It's time to drink your watermelon

Maggie Nemser, Shine staff

Watermelon is one of the most refreshing summer bevys, but between the sticky factor and the pits it can be a pain. Here are two cool alternatives to getting your watermelon fix without the production.









EatingWell's Watermelon Agua Fresca

Ingredients:

8 cups cubed seeded watermelon, divided 1 cup water, divided 1/3 cup sugar, divided 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 1 liter club soda or seltzer water, well chilled Lime slices for garnish

Directions:

  1. Combine half the watermelon, half the water and half the sugar in a blender; puree. Pour through a coarse strainer into a large container. Repeat with the remaining watermelon, water and sugar. Stir in lime juice. Refrigerate until well chilled, about 4 hours.

  2. To serve, stir in club soda (or seltzer) and garnish with lime.

Yield: 10 servings

EatingWell's Watermelon Slush

Ingredients:

  1. 3 cups diced watermelon

  2. 2 tablespoons lime juice

  3. 1 tablespoon sugar

  4. 1 cup crushed ice

  5. 1/2 cup water

Directions:

  1. Blend watermelon, lime juice, sugar, ice and water in a blender until smooth.

Yield: 4 servings

If you're not feeling drinks but want to get your watermelon on, try this watermelon goat cheese salad with citrus vinaigrette.

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