RECIPE: And to use up the rest of the watermelon...Rec:Watermelon Vodka Cooler....Yum!

[orchid]

Watermelon Vodka Cooler

Serves 2

For simple syrup:

¼ cup water

¼ cup sugar

2 cups seeded watermelon chunks (about 1 ½ # with rind)

2 oz. vodka, or to taste

¼ cup fresh lime juice, or to taste

Make simple syrup:

In a saucepan boil water and sugar, stirring, until sugar is dissolved. Cool syrup and chill, covered, until cold.

In a blender puree watermelon chunks until smooth and stir in ¼ cup syrup, vodka and lime juice.

Serve coolers over ice in tall glasses.

 

[angak]

Now this is the way to use up watermelon!

 

[jillelaine]

That sounds great....here is another great recipe to use up the rest of the watermelon...

Watermelon Salsa

2 cups watermelon, seeded and coarsely chopped
2 Tbs. chopped onion
2 Tbs. Water chestnut, chopped
2 to 4 jalapenoes chopped
1 Tbs. Balsamic Vinegar
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp minced garlic


Mix all together and refrigerate for 2 hours.

Serve with tortilla chips.

 

[orchid]

What an interesting idea. I will definitely try it. Thanks

 

[jillelaine]

It is very good.....and when looking at it ......you would swear it is a tomato salsa...

It surprises everyone. I hope you enjoy it. I cannot remember where I got the recipe from but it is a keeper.

 

[orchid]

One question...it says rough chop. I'm thinking it would be>>>

like a 1/4" - 1/2" dice so it can be scooped with the chips? Is that right?

 

[jillelaine]

Yes you scoop it with chips. I usually use my hand chopper to chop it up.