It’s Friday! It’s Friday! So what time is it? Time for a refreshing cocktail! This is something you don’t want to miss. You can make it “spiked,” or for the kiddies, leave the alcohol out. It might also be delish with strawberries instead, or maybe both! Maybe I will just make a recipe of both this weekend to see what I like best. I think that is a fine idea.
Spiked Watermelon Cooler
Serves 4 to 6
6 cups cubed seeded watermelon, 3/4-inch cubes
1 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tsp freshly grated lemon zest
1 cup tonic water
1/2 cup vodka (optional)
6 Tbsp powdered sugar, or more to taste
If making into a slushie, place chunks side by side on a large baking sheet, so that they’re not touching one another. Freeze at least 2 hours. Then puree melon cubes (frozen or not) with the remaining ingredients in a conventional blender or using a stick immersion blender. Taste and add more powdered sugar, if desired. For slushie, pour into glasses or small bottles and serve immediately. For non-frozen drink, pour into a pitcher and chill well before serving.
Recipe and image via 6 Bittersweets
This does sound refreshing! Watermelon is the ultimate summer fruit, so its only appropriate to make it into a cocktail!
mmmmm I know what I’ll be sipping as I lounge in the pool this weekend!
Yum! I could totally use one of these today!