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Watermelon Cooler




Source of Recipe


Southern Living






Recipe Introduction


Create sweet treats that offer powerful nutritional benefits. Seasonal fruits make these frozen beverages tasty. Coat the glass rims in lime juice, and dip in lime zest or chopped mint. Melon balls on wooden picks add a colorful garnish.





List of Ingredients



• 8 cups (1/2-inch) watermelon cubes
  
• 1 1/2 cups ginger ale
  
• 1/3 cup water
  
• 1 (6 oz) can frozen limeade concentrate
  






Instructions



1. Place watermelon cubes in a single layer in an extra-large zip-top plastic freezer bag, and freeze 8 hours.
   
2. Let stand at room temperature 15 minutes.
   
3. Process half each of watermelon, ginger ale, water, and limeade concentrate in a blender until smooth; pour mixture into a pitcher. Repeat procedure with remaining half of ingredients; stir into pitcher, and serve immediately.
   






Final Comments


Makes about 8 cups

Honeydew Cooler: Substitute 8 cups (1/2-inch) honeydew melon cubes for watermelon cubes and 1 (6-oz) can frozen lemonade concentrate for limeade concentrate; proceed as directed.

Cantaloupe Cooler: Substitute 8 cups (1/2-inch) cantaloupe cubes for watermelon, and add 2 tsp grated fresh ginger to mixture in blender. Proceed as directed.