Thanks to watermelon's natural sweetness, this drink doesn't call for sugar.
Martha Stewart Living, July 2011
- Prep Time 5 minutes
- Total Time 25 minutes
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Yield Makes 6 cups
Serves 6
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Ingredients
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4 pounds watermelon, peeled and cut into cubes (12 cups)
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1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
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2 1/2 teaspoons finely grated (preferably on a Microplane zester) lemongrass
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1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated (preferably on a Microplane zester) fresh ginger
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Coarse salt
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Ice cubes
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Garnish: trimmed lemongrass stalks
Directions
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Puree watermelon in a blender until smooth. Strain mixture through a fine sieve into a pitcher. Stir in lemon juice, lemongrass, ginger, and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Refrigerate until chilled, about 20 minutes.
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Divide juice among 6 ice-filled glasses, and garnish with lemongrass stalks.
Cook's Note
Juice can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
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