RECIPE: Cool, Refreshing, Watermelon Drink

The cooking category of my blog looks rather dry because I haven’t shared a recipe in eons, so here goes.

I eat a lot of fresh fruit, and one of my favorites is watermelons. I eat them plain or drizzled with honey for a low calorie dessert. Another way I enjoy them is by making them into a drink. It’s super easy. I created this concoction a few years ago and have been enjoying it as a beverage ever since. I know it’s after Labor Day and we’re already thinking about fall, but I made this last week. You can still enjoy it as long as fresh watermelons are readily available at your local store.

As a sweetener, I use agave nectar. (Remember Rafe from Fight for Love endorsed this product?  Page 6: …his rugged good looks could be seen smiling into the camera endorsing agave nectar, an all-natural sweetener exported from Mexico.)

Although I use agave nectar, use any sweetener you like.

Ingredients

1/2 seedless watermelon, cut into chunks

3 cups of water, divided in half

12 tbs. of agave nectar, divided in half

Directions

Take half the watermelon chunks and place them in a blender. Add 1-1/2 cups of water and 6 tablespoons of agave nectar (FYI: six good squeezes of the bottle is the equivalent of about six tablespoons).  Liquefy until well blended. Pour the liquid through a fine mesh strainer, using a spoon to stir the pulp and press out as much of the juice as possible.

Pour the contents into a bottle. If you prefer a thinner consistency, add more water and agave nectar to taste.  Repeat with the rest of the ingredients.

Here’s another cool idea: Freeze some of it in ice cube trays and drop them into a glass of lemonade. Very refreshing!

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