Spiked Watermelon Daiquiri with Citrus-Ginger Infusion (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Spiked Watermelon Daiquiri with Citrus-Ginger Infusion (Emeril Lagasse)
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Directions:

  1. Place the pineapple in a plastic container in the freezer until completely frozen, at least 3 hours. In a blender, combine 1 1/2 cups spiked watermelon, 6 tablespoons frozen pineapple, and 1/2 cup Citrus-Ginger Infusion. (Amount of infusion may be increased or decreased according to individual taste.) Blend on high speed until well combined. Add enough ice to fill the blender, 3 cups, and additional vodka, as desired, and blend until smooth. Pour into tall chilled glasses or a pitcher. Repeat with the remaining ingredients, to make about 10 blenderfuls. Garnish with mint sprigs and serve with a long straw.
  2. Spiked Watermelon:
  3. Cut a hole in the top of the watermelon, wide and deep enough to insert a funnel. Pour in as much vodka through the funnel as can be absorbed (1/2 to 1 cup). Remove the funnel and replace the watermelon plug. Let sit for 4 hours.
  4. Again, pour in as much vodka as can be absorbed. Repeat the process until all the vodka has been absorbed. (The watermelon flesh gradually will absorb all the vodka.) Refrigerate until well chilled. When ready to make the daiquiris, cut the watermelon in half and scoop out the flesh.
  5. Citrus-Ginger Infusion:
  6. Combine the water, sugar, lemon grass, ginger, and lemon juice and zest in large saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat and let cool.
  7. Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a clean container and reserve for the daiquiris. (Infusion will keep for 2 weeks, refrigerated and also may be used to flavor dressings or drizzle over fresh fruit.)
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 251.05 Kcal (1051 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 16.66mg 1%
Potassium 130.12mg 3%
Total Carbs 59.6g 20%
Sugars 56.14g 225%
Dietary Fiber 0.66g 3%
Protein 0.79g 2%
Vitamin C 11mg 18%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 28.3mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 45.86 Kcal (192 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 3.04mg 1%
Potassium 23.77mg 3%
Total Carbs 10.89g 20%
Sugars 10.26g 225%
Dietary Fiber 0.12g 3%
Protein 0.14g 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 18%
Iron 0.1mg 4%
Calcium 5.2mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.9
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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