Watermelon Gin Fizz
Recipe from EatingWell

This pretty pink cocktail would be perfect for a bridal shower luncheon. Any leftover pureed juice is refreshing on its own.



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Ingredients
  • 5 cups
    diced watermelon, divided
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  • 6 ounces
    gin, divided
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  • 8 tablespoons
    lime juice, divided
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  • 1 1/3 cups
    ginger ale, divided
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    Lime wedges, for garnish
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Directions
1.
Freeze 1 cup watermelon for garnish. Puree the remaining 4 cups watermelon. Strain; divide the juice among 4 ice-filled glasses.
2.
Top each with 1 1/2 ounces gin, 2 tablespoons lime juice and 1/3 cup ginger ale. Garnish with the frozen watermelon and lime wedges. Non-alcoholic variation: Omit the gin.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 153, Sodium 4 mg, Carbohydrate 14 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, Potassium 180 mg. Daily Values: Vitamin A 17%, Vitamin C 25%. Exchanges: Fruit 1. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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