Watermelon is one of my favorite summer time fruits. It's very healthy and refreshing, and helps keep you hydrated on a hot summer day. Cutting up a watermelon makes a big mess, though, and is time-consuming, and I think for that reason many people avoid buying them. This drink recipe is a little tedious, but makes the mess well worth it.
Take a seedless watermelon, I use half of a large one, and cut the rind off. Place chunks into a food processor and liquify. I have a Ninja so I use the blender and it works really well. Pour each batch through a sieve and into a bowl, removing the pulp after each batch (my one-year-old daughter likes to eat the pulp). I like to pour it through the sieve one additional time to remove any remaining seeds or pulp.
The next step can be done in a variety of ways. You really can't go wrong. Take a can of lemonade or limeade concentrate and use the watermelon juice in place of the water, then squeeze in fresh limes and garnish. Or for a more natural and pure drink, buy a jug of Simply Lemonade or Limeade and add it to the watermelon juice to your liking. Either way taste great and the limes floating on the top make the pitcher very pretty and refreshing. If you're extra bored or want to make it really fancy for serving at a party, you can cut the other half of the watermelon into small chunks, spread on a cookie sheet, cover and freeze into ice cubes.
My kids love this juice and they can't get enough. And after the kids go to bed, it is excellent with rum!
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