Recipes For 2010

Watermelon Cocktail

Watermelon gives this cocktail a subtle flavor...perfect when you need to quench a thirst with just a hint of alcohol.

• Yellow, red, or pink cocktail sugar or sanding sugar (sold at specialty stores), optional
• 1 cup cubed seedless watermelon
• Ice cubes
• 3 1/2 ounces Lemoncello
• 1/2 ounce lemon-flavored or light rum
• Splash club soda
• Lemon wedge

Rim a rocks glass with the sugar, if desired, and put in the freezer. Puree the watermelon cubes in a blender until juicy.

Fill the prepped glass with ice. Add the watermelon juice, Limón cello and rum. Top off with enough club soda to give the drink a light bubble. Garnish with the lemon wedge. Drink!

Drinks can be served from a hollowed out watermelon. Cut top 1/3 off one oblong seedless watermelon; trim bottom just enough to make a flat surface. Scoop out flesh. Working in batches, puree watermelon in a food processor. Strain through a fine sieve; discard solids. Cover rind with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until juice and rind are chilled about 1 hour. Transfer cocktail mixture to watermelon and serve.