This drink just screams summer picnic! How about a refreshing blast of watermelon, followed up with the cooling sensation of cucumber? Amy Traverso, who's the Senior Food Editor at Yankee Magazine took both of them, along mint and a little sugar altogether in a blender, and created a drink that cools you down just by thinking about it. Amy told Tonia her watermelon cooler is even better when you serve it, as she adds seltzer and a splash of vodka. It's delicious, refreshing and, most important, it's cooling!
2 ¼ pounds peeled watermelon, cut into large chunks
½ medium cucumber (6 ounces), peeled and cut into large chunks
1 ½ cups water
¼ cup granulated sugar
Juice of 2 limes
2 tablespoons packed fresh mint leaves
Seltzer
Instructions
In a blender, combine the watermelon, cucumber, water, sugar, lime juice, and mint leaves. Blend on high until the mixture is very smooth and liquid. To serve, fill a cup three-quarters full with the watermelon mixture, then top with a splash of seltzer.
