Watermelon Ginger Limeade |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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/beverage/watermelongingerlimeade.shtml?rdid=rc1 Ingredients:
4 pounds red or yellow watermelon, plus more wedges for garnish |
1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (10 limes), plus wedges for garnish |
1 cup ginger syrup (recipe below) |
ginger syrup |
makes 4 cups |
the strength of the syrup will depend on the amount of time it steeps. |
1 3/4 cups sugar |
1 six-inch piece ginger, peeled and thinly sliced lengthwise |
Directions:
1. If you're using a food processor to juice the watermelon, remove the rind and seeds, and process flesh until liquid. Pass the puree through a fine strainer and discard pulp.
2. 1. Remove the rind and any loose seeds from the watermelon. Place the flesh in a juice extractor, and process, extracting 3 cups watermelon juice.
3. 2. Transfer juice to a large pitcher. Add the remaining ingredients, and stir to combine. Fill pitcher with ice. Garnish with watermelon and lime wedges. Serve.
4. Ginger Syrup:
5. In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, ginger, and 3 1/2 cups water; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook until the sugar has completely dissolved, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook 5 minutes more. Remove saucepan from heat let syrup stand about 30 minutes. Remove and discard the ginger. Store syrup in tight container, refrigerated, up to 2 months.
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