Watermelon and Honey Tonic

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Watermelon and Honey Tonic

 

4 cups cubed fresh watermelon (about half of a nice

size melon)

4 cups chilled spring water

1 lemon or lime, juiced

1 tsp.

of honey

4 tbsps. vanilla vodka, optional

pinch of salt

 

Don’t worry about seeding the watermelon - just cut

it into chunks and put in a large bowl.  Cover with chilled spring water and

let

stand for 10 minutes.

Using a potato masher or fork, begin mashing up the

watermelon pieces.  Place large fine mesh strainer over another large bowl. 

Dump half the watermelon into the strainer and press with a large spoon until it

has released all its juices.  Do the same with the other half and pour all

remaining juice into the juice bowl.

Stir in the lemon or lime juice, honey

and vodka (if using).  Add the pinch of salt and stir well.  Chill a couple

glasses in the freezer for 5 minutes before serving.  Pour tonic over an ice

cube or two in the chilled glass and garnish with a mint leaf.   Serve

immediately.  Tonic will store a day or two in the fridge.

Double the recipe

for a party!  Serves 4.

 

 

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