Watermelon Sensation Libation
photo by Bev I Am
- Ready In:
- 35mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Serves:
-
8-10
ingredients
- 8 cups watermelon, diced (remove seeds)
- 8 ounces lemon-flavored vodka, chilled
- 17 1⁄2 ounces coconut juice (canned)
- 1⁄4 - 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
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Garnish
- sugar
- diced watermelon
- 1 lemon, sliced
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Simple Syrup (use 7 ounces)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
directions
- Put diced watermelon in the freezer for 30 minutes to chill.
- ** (see note)Combine watermelon, vodka, coconut juice and 7 oz of simple syrup in a blender and puree until smooth>>(** You may find, like I did, that all your ingredients will not fit into your blender. In this case, blend your watermelon, pour pureed watermelon into large pitcher, adding remaining ingredients to pitcher and mix thoroughly.).
- Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon (about 1/2 tsp).
- Run lemon slice around top of tall glass, then dip rim in sugar.
- Serve well chilled, and garnish with watermelon and/or lemon slices.
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To Make Simple Syrup:
- Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring, until the sugar dissolves.
- Can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
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Bev I Am
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