Place watermelon into a blender. Cover and blend in batches until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve set over a bowl; discard pulp. Cover and refrigerate juice for 2 hours or until chilled.
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Hy-Vee Seasons Magazine
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Description
Looking for a boozy beverage perfect for a summer picnic? This sweet Watermelon Paloma drink will become your new favorite batch cocktail recipe.
Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 8
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (8-to-9-lbs.) watermelon, rind removed and chopped | ||
| 3 tbsp. turbinado cane sugar | ||
| 1 ½ tsp. kosher salt | ||
| Lime wedges, for garnish | ||
| 16 oz. fresh grapefruit juice | ||
| 12 oz. silver tequila | ||
| 4 oz. fresh lime juice | ||
| Fresh grapefruit slices, for garnish | ||
| Fresh mint, for garnish |
Things To Grab
- Blender
- Fine mesh sieve
- Large bowl
- Shallow dish
- Large pitcher
- Ice
- 8 (10-oz. each) cocktail glasses
Directions
For drinks, combine turbinado sugar and kosher salt in a shallow dish. Rub rims of 8 (10-oz. each) cocktail glasses with lime wedges; dip in sugar mixture and set aside. Add 6 cups watermelon juice to a large ice-filled pitcher; reserve any remaining juice for another use. Add grapefruit juice, tequila, and fresh lime juice to pitcher; stir to combine.
To serve, fill prepared glasses with ice. Pour watermelon mixture into prepared glasses. Garnish with grapefruit slices and fresh mint, if desired.
Recipe Source:
Hy-Vee Seasons July 2022