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Watermelon-Mint Cool-down
Use the season’s sweetest watermelon for
a homemade soft drink that’s better than
any fruit drink on the store shelf! For a light
refresher with lower calories, replace the
sugar with your favorite sugar-free
sweetener – or leave it out completely for
a more tart taste.
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NUTRITIONAL INFRMATION:
Calories: 108
Total Fat: 0.3g
Saturated fat: 0.0g
Monounsaturated fat: 0.1g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1g
Protein: 1.3g
Carbohydrate: 27.7g
Fiber: 1g
Cholesterol: 0.0mg
Iron: 0.6mg
Sodium: 3mg
Calcium: 19mg
Ingredients
• 1¼ cups water
• ½ cup sugar
• 1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint
• 1 tablespoon grated lime rind
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
• 12 cups cubed seeded watermelon
• ¼ cup fresh lime juice
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
PREPARATION
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Combine the water and sugar in a small saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook for 30 seconds or until sugar dissolves, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; stir in mint and citrus rinds. Let stand 20 minutes. Pour through a strainer or fine mesh sieve over a bowl and discard the solids. In three batches, process the watermelon and syrup in a blender until smooth. Pour the puree into a large pitcher, adding each batch to the last. Stir in lime and lemon juices. Refrigerate until ready to serve or serve immediately over ice, stirring occasionally as you pour.
Yield: 9 1-cup servings
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