Watermelon Cooler Punch
Recipe from
Better Homes and Gardens
This fruity, minty drink has summertime written all over it. For a simple shortcut, purchase a seedless watermelon.
Servings:
Makes 9 servings.
Total Time:
15 mins
Ingredients
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3 cupscoarsely chopped seeded watermelonsee savings
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3/4 cupsugarsee savings
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1/2 cuplightly packed fresh mint leavessee savings
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2 cupswhite grape juicesee savings
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1 tsp.finely shredded lime peelsee savings
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3/4 cupfresh lime juice, chilledsee savings
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32 oz. (4 cups)club soda, chilledsee savings
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Fresh mint sprigs (optional)see savings
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Watermelon wedges or balls (optional)see savings
Directions
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Place watermelon in a blender or food processor. Cover and blend until smooth. Strain watermelon puree through a fine mesh sieve; discard pulp.
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In a large bowl combine sugar and mint. Using the back of a wooden spoon, lightly crush mint by pressing it against the side of the bowl. Add grape juice, lime peel, lime juice, and watermelon puree, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Stir in club soda. Serve in glasses over ice. If desired, garnish with mint sprigs and watermelon wedges or balls. Serve immediately. Makes 9 servings.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 121, Total Fat 0 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Monounsaturated Fat 0 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 31 mg, Carbohydrate 31 g, Total Sugar 28 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 45%, Calcium 2%, Iron 5%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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