Melon Coolers
(from Linda Lu’s recipe box)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 8 minutes
Serves 8 people
Categories: Beverages
Ingredients
- Watermelon Cooler
- 1 1/2 cups ginger ale
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 (6 oz.) can frozen limeade concentrate
Directions
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Place watermelon cubes in a single layer in an extra large zip-loc plastic freezer bag and freeze 8 hours. Let stand at room temperature 15 minutes.
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Processs half each of watermellon and ginger ale, water and limeade concetrate in blender until smooth; pour mixture into a pitcher. Repeat procedure with remaining half of ingredients; stir into pitcher, and serve immediately.
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To make a honeydew cooler: Substitute 8 cups (1/2 inch) melon cubes for watermelon cubes and 1 (6 oz.) can frozen lemonade concentrate for limeade. Proceed as directed.
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To make a cantaloupe cooler: 8 cups cantaloupe cubes, and add 2 tsp. grated fresh giner to mixture in blender. Proceed as directed.