SPARKLING WATERMELON-LEMONADE SPRITZERS
1 (6 lb) seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch chunks (8 cups) 1 (12 oz) can frozen lemonade and pink lemonade concentrate Chilled seltzer or club soda Lime slices, for garnish
Puree watermelon, in batches, in blender until smooth. Pour into a 2-quart pitcher. Stir in lemonade concentrates until completely melted. Cover; refrigerate overnight.
WHEN READY TO SERVE: Fill 10 oz glasses with ice cubes and 1/2 cup of the watermelon mixture; top with seltzer or club soda and garnish with lime slices.
TIP: Set the chilled pitcher of the watermelon mixture and the bottles of seltzer in a large tub filled with ice, and let guests make their own spritzers.
Makes 16 servings Source: Frank P. Melodia; Redbook magazine, September 2006 |