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I’ve had this recipe in my inbox for awhile, waiting for the perfect moment to give it a whirl.
That day presented itself yesterday. While cooking dinner for my family last night I wrote down the simple ingredients and mixed my own little evening refresher – a Watermelon and Cucumber cocktail.
You can find the original recipe on TheKitchen.com. If you want to make this a non-alcoholic drink, just switch out the alcohol for some club soda or even 7-Up. But, below was my variation.
Watermelon-Cucumber Refresher
3 parts tequila
1 part triple sec
1 part (1/2 ounce) watermelon-cucumber-mint juice*
1 part (1/2 ounce) fresh lime juice
Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a watermelon and/or cucumber slice and/or a sprig of mint.
*Watermelon-Cucumber-Mint Juice
yields one cup
2 parts (I used 2 cups) diced, seeded watermelon flesh
1 part (1 cup) peeled, seeded cucumber
2 sprigs mint (I used 7 leaves)
A couple of pieces of diced jalapenos
Whir all ingredients together in a blender. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer. Discard pulp.
Another great way to enjoy in the freshness that the farmers market offers! So, get out today and shop local.
I don’t know who you wrote this for but you hpeled a brother out.