Wednesday, July 4, 2012

afternoon treat for the 4th of July: watermelon spritzers


When we roll in from the swimming pool this afternoon I know everyone is going to be hot and in need of some downtime. So, this morning I prepped some watermelon puree for an afternoon treat that's cooling, healthy, hydrating and fun. My girlfriend, Jeannie, mentioned that she was having this the other day. I tried it shortly thereafter to rave reviews around here, so it's one worth passing along. It's the easiest "soda", "spritzer", and parent/kid-pleasing drink treat ever + it's perfect for the 4th with it's red hue!


Watermelon Spritzers
(or Watermelon Soda if you want to call it that)


chunks of watermelon
juice of 1 lime (optional)
selzter (any flavor is great, pick your favorite)


Pulse the watermelon chunks in your blender until pureed. Combine with seltzer until desired level of sweetness and fizziness. Voila!


I pulsed my watermelon earlier, and set it aside for this afternoon. You'll see that the pulp separates from the juice if you do the same, so simply give it a stir or a quick whiz of the blender again right before serving. 




Hope you all have a wonderful 4th with family + friends!! - Eila

1 comment:

  1. I love it! ;)
    if you want to add it to our Potluck Party ~ I think you need to add a link to this post that you linked up... I don't see one, so that's probably why you couldn't link it.
    xoxo
    hope you can still submit this one - it's a lovely refreshing recipe ;) xox

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