Yield 2 to 4 servings Number Of Ingredients 4 Steps:
Purée the watermelon, 3 tablespoons sugar and 2 tablespoons lime or lemon juice in a blender. Taste and adjust the sugar and citrus juice if desired. Pour through a strainer into a large pitcher and drain without pressing the solids. Skim off any foam and serve over ice in tall glasses.
Time 10m Yield 4 drinks Number Of Ingredients 4 Steps:
Divide the fennel fronds, if using, between two ice cube trays. Fill with filtered water and freeze until solid, 4 to 8 hours. Meanwhile, place the watermelon in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Scrape the sides of the blender or food processor using a rubber spatula and blend again. Place a fine metal sieve over a large bowl and strain the pureed watermelon through the sieve. (This should yield 2 to 3 cups of juice). Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve; it will keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days. To serve, fill four highball glasses or rocks glasses with the ice cubes. Stir the watermelon juice and add ½ cup to each glass. Top off with ½ cup ginger beer.
Time 10m Yield 1 quart Number Of Ingredients 5 Steps:
Peel the watermelon, cut the flesh into chunks and discard any seeds. Tip the chunks into a large bowl - pour over the chilled water and leave to stand for 10 minutes. Spoon the mixture into a large sieve set over a bowl. Using a wooden spoon, gently push the fruit through the sieve to extract all the liquid. Stir in the lime juice and sweeten with honey to taste. Pour into a jug, add a generous handful of ice cubes and stir to mix. Serve in tumblers.
Time 15m Yield 12 Number Of Ingredients 6 Steps:
Place the watermelon into a blender. Cover, and puree until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve. Bring sugar and 1/2 cup water to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in 3 cups of cold water and the lemon juice. Divide the ice into 12 glasses, and scoop 2 to 3 tablespoons of watermelon puree over the ice, then top with the lemonade. Gently stir before serving.
