Blend Watermelon And Ginger For A Refreshing Spritz
We are guaranteed that one of your New Year’s resolutions is to eat healthier. Often, people think that healthy eating = no flavour. This week we’ll prove that you can easily eat healthily without skimping on indulgence and deliciousness. You’ll feel full, energised and completely satisfied with our quick and simple recipes. Use our featured dishes for your pre-Carnival prep!
WATERMELON-GINGER SPRITZ
Take advantage of the beautiful watermelons that grace fruit stalls and trucks all over Trinidad and Tobago. Our Watermelon-Ginger Spritz is a kid-friendly, refreshing drink with a hint of fizziness that skimps on the calories but not on the deliciousness (it’s the perfect alternative to sugary soda). This fruity drink is great for a cool down during our very hot dry season or for some much-needed rehydration after a night out. We blend the drink with mint for an extra crisp note and ginger for an added dimension of flavour.
This drink can easily be made into a grown-up cocktail by adding a splash of vodka or gin and then topping it off with sparkling water for effervescence.
Yields: 4 Servings
Total Time: 10 mins
INGREDIENTS
- 4 cups chopped watermelon*
- 5-inches ginger root, peeled
- 4 sprigs mint
- ¾ cup water
- 1 cup ice
- 2 cups sparkling water
- 2 tablespoons honey
*Don’t bother to remove the watermelon seeds, they’re good for you!
DIRECTIONS
- In a blender, add all ingredients except sparkling water. Blend on high until smooth, about 45 seconds.
- Serve chilled. Garnish with a sprig of mint.
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