Name: Watermelon Cosmopolitan
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: Watermelon pieces 2 cups; Lemon juice 2 tbsps; Green chili - chopped 1 tsp; Mint - leaves 8-10; Salt 1/2 tsp; Black pepper powder 1/2 tsp; Crushed ice 1 cup

Watermelon Cosmopolitan is a very refreshing and non-diluted drink that is rich in flavors of watermelon and also gives a gentle kick to your palate. The drink is a perfect option for those who want to treat there guests with a special welcome in this scorching heat. In summers even kids go fussy and demand for new fancy eatables and drinks which at times become a tough job for mothers. Watermelon Cosmopolitan is one such amazing thirst quencher that not just hydrates the body but is also loved by the kids a lot. My son is too fussy in eating fruits, this is why i often keep trying making new fruity drinks for him so that he can enjoy the goodness of fruits as well.

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Recipe CategoryVegetarian

Served AsBeverages

CuisineAmerican

Servings

Ingredients

Instructions

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In a blender add watermelon pieces (with or without seeds) and add lemon juice, mint leaves, finely chopped green chilies, salt and black pepper powder along with some crushed ice.
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Close the lid tightly and blend them all together.
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Strain the watermelon juice prepare through a colander.
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Collect the juice and discard the extract collected in the colander.
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Add 1 tbsp of lemon juice again and check the salt. You can add more if needed. The salt actually helps out in bringing the sweetness of the watermelon.
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Take a martini glass and wipe a squeezed lemon on the rim, this will help to hold the garnish.
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Now coat the rim with salt and black pepper and keep aside.
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Pour in some more crushed ice and juice in the glass.
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Garnish with a mint leaf and serve chilled.