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Watermelon Lime CoolerCategories: Beverages, Fruit, Vegan, Vegetarian Yield: 4 servings 3 c Watermelon; chopped and -seeded 4 c Water 3/4 c Granulated sugar 3/4 c Freshly squeezed lime juice; -or more to taste Mint sprigs; for garnish Fresh ginger root; for -garnish Puree the watermelon with half the water, then strain, pressing hard on the pulp. Boil the remaining water and sugar until dissolved, about 5 minutes. Allow to cool, then stir all of the ingredients in a pitcher. Pour into tall glasses filled with ice, and garnish with the mint and ginger. >From: Ellen C Per serving: 196 Calories; 1g Fat (2% calories from fat); 1g Protein; 50g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 10mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 1 Fruit; 2 1/2 Other Carbohydrates NOTES : "This beverage is a bit like drinking watermelonwith a zing. You don't have to boil the sugar water, but it will taste better if you do." Recipe by: Jump Up and Kiss Me, Jennifer Thompson (pg 279) Posted to EAT-LF Digest by "Ellen C." 1999, ----- ---------- |
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