Monday, June 29, 2009

Watermelon Cooler...Summertime Drink

It's summertime...watermelon season abounds... At Cocktail Hour...

What to make? How about a...

WATERMELON COOLER

My friend and I were walking around the Princeton area. I love anything related to water...waterfalls, water fountains, sailing, marinas etc. Watermelon is my favorite fruit. Wondering what I could create using watermelon, a Watermelon Cooler came to mind.


So, I found a recipe where Matt, bartender of

People's Lounge in New York City

demonstrates in a video how to make a Watermelon Cooler.


WATERMELON COOLER
2-3 pieces fresh watermelon (I add about 4 pieces)
2-3 wedges of lime (not too much- I suggest only 1 small wedge)
1-2 Tablespoons raw brown sugar
1.5 oz Sobieski Vodka (I’ll use whatever brand I have on hand)
Crushed ice

Add watermelon and lime in tall glass.
Add raw brown sugar.
Muddle ingredients.
Pour vodka into glass.
Add crushed ice.
Shake vigorously.
Strain into drinking glass.
Add watermelon wedge for garnish.


Here are other variations of WATERMELON COOLER recipes to try:

EPICURIOUS.COM

FOODNETWORK.COM

FOODANDWINE.COM

NYMAG.COM

YUMSUGAR.COM

BARGEEK.COM


A refreshing drink for a hot summer day...WATERMELON COOLER.

Try one of the recipes...Let me know which one you liked best!

Enjoy,

Carmen

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