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Watermelon Gin Fizz

EW (Test Kitchen)

This pretty pink cocktail would be perfect for a bridal shower luncheon. Any leftover pureed juice is refreshing on its own.

Servings: 4 servings
Total Time: 45 minutes
Ease of Preparation: Easy
Health: Heart Healthy, Low Sat Fat, Low Cholesterol, Low Carb, Low Calorie, Low Sodium

Ingredients:

Watermelon Gin Fizz
5 cups diced watermelon , divided
6 ounces gin , divided
8 tablespoons lime juice , divided
1 1/3 cups ginger ale , divided
Lime wedges for garnish

Steps:

1: Freeze 1 cup watermelon for garnish. Puree the remaining 4 cups watermelon. Strain; divide the juice among 4 ice-filled glasses.

2: Top each with 1 1/2 ounces gin, 2 tablespoons lime juice and 1/3 cup ginger ale. Garnish with the frozen watermelon and lime wedges. Non-alcoholic variation: Omit the gin.

Nutrition: (Per cocktail)

Calories - 153
Carbohydrates - 14
Fat - 0
Saturated Fat - 0
Monounsaturated Fat - 0
Protein - 1
Cholesterol - 0
Dietary Fiber - 1
Potassium - 180
Sodium - 4
Nutrition Bonus - Vitamin C (25 daily value), Vitamin A (17 dv), antioxidants (lycopene and other cartenoids).

Related Links:

• Lemon-Orange Fizz
• More Healthy Summer Drink Recipes

EatingWell

This news arrived on: 06/30/2009

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