Michael
January 19th, 2005, 05:52 AM
Minty Watermelon Cooler
By: http://www.vrg.org
Category: Beverages/Smoothies
This recipe is suitable for a: vegetarian diet.
Ingredients:
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6 cups seeded watermelon, cut in 1-inch cubes (about 4 lbs. with rind)
1 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves
1 cup boiling water
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup non-dairy milk
Watermelon balls on skewers, or watermelon wedges, tips dipped in finely minced mint (for garnish)
Instructions:
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Prepare watermelon and spread on cookie sheet. Place in freezer till frozen, 1-2 hours. Meanwhile, place mint leaves in a bowl and pour boiling water over them. Cover and let steep 10 minutes. Drain mint leaves and place reserved liquid in refrigerator to chill. Discard leaves.
Place frozen watermelon cubes in blender with cool mint liquid, cinnamon, and non-milk. Blend on highest speed till smooth, about 15 seconds. Serve in tall glasses garnished with skewered watermelon balls or wedges.
Additional comments:
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Makes 6 servings.
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By: http://www.vrg.org
Category: Beverages/Smoothies
This recipe is suitable for a: vegetarian diet.
Ingredients:
-----------------------------------------------------
6 cups seeded watermelon, cut in 1-inch cubes (about 4 lbs. with rind)
1 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves
1 cup boiling water
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup non-dairy milk
Watermelon balls on skewers, or watermelon wedges, tips dipped in finely minced mint (for garnish)
Instructions:
-----------------------------------------------------
Prepare watermelon and spread on cookie sheet. Place in freezer till frozen, 1-2 hours. Meanwhile, place mint leaves in a bowl and pour boiling water over them. Cover and let steep 10 minutes. Drain mint leaves and place reserved liquid in refrigerator to chill. Discard leaves.
Place frozen watermelon cubes in blender with cool mint liquid, cinnamon, and non-milk. Blend on highest speed till smooth, about 15 seconds. Serve in tall glasses garnished with skewered watermelon balls or wedges.
Additional comments:
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Makes 6 servings.
For a printable version of this recipe click the post # in the upper right hand corner.
You can rate this recipe using the drop-down menu in the upper right hand corner.