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Watermelon Juice with Ginger and Lemongrass

Watermelon Juice with Ginger and Lemongrass

Thanks to watermelon's natural sweetness, this drink doesn't call for sugar.

Martha Stewart Living, July 2011 http://www.marthastewart.com/144924/watermelon-juice-ginger-and-lemongrass
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Rated
80100(2)2
  • Prep Time 5 minutes
  • Total Time 25 minutes
  • Yield Makes 6 cups
    Serves 6

Ingredients

    • 4 pounds watermelon, peeled and cut into cubes (12 cups)
    • 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
    • 2 1/2 teaspoons finely grated (preferably on a Microplane zester) lemongrass
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated (preferably on a Microplane zester) fresh ginger
    • Coarse salt
    • Ice cubes
    • Garnish: trimmed lemongrass stalks

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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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