Air Date: 5/25/2007
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Watermelon Daiquiri
4 to 5 servings
4 cups seeded watermelon cubes
1/2 cup light rum
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup frozen orange juice cubes (see Note)
Freeze watermelon in a shallow pan for 1 to 2 hours.
In a blender, combine the frozen watermelon, rum, lime juice, and frozen orange juice cubes; process until smooth then serve.
NOTE: To make frozen orange juice cubes, just pour your favorite orange juice into an ice cube tray and freeze.
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Watermelon Slush
5 to 6 servings
1 (10-ounce) can frozen nonalcoholic margarita mix
3 cups seeded watermelon cubes
2 cups frozen seeded watermelon cubes or ice cubes (see Note)
In a blender, combine margarita mix and 3 cups watermelon cubes; process until smooth.
Add frozen watermelon and pulse until mixture is slushy. Serve immediately.
NOTE: To make frozen watermelon cubes, just freeze seeded watermelon cubes in a shallow pan for 1 to 2 hours.
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Recipes courtesy of the National Watermelon Promotion Board. For more watermelon information and recipes, go to www.watermelon.org
