Watermelon Gin Fizz

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From EatingWell:  July/August 2007

This pretty pink cocktail would be perfect for a bridal shower luncheon. Any leftover pureed juice is refreshing on its own.

4 servings | Active Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 5 cups diced watermelon, divided
• 6 ounces gin, divided
• 8 tablespoons lime juice, divided
• 1 1/3 cups ginger ale, divided
• Lime wedges, for garnish

Preparation

1. Freeze 1 cup watermelon for garnish. Puree the remaining 4 cups watermelon. Strain; divide the juice among 4 ice-filled glasses.
2. Top each with 1 1/2 ounces gin, 2 tablespoons lime juice and 1/3 cup ginger ale. Garnish with the frozen watermelon and lime wedges. Non-alcoholic variation: Omit the gin.

Nutrition

Per cocktail : 153 Calories; 0 g Fat; 0 g Sat; 0 g Mono; 0 mg Cholesterol; 14 g Carbohydrates; 1 g Protein; 1 g Fiber; 4 mg Sodium; 180 mg Potassium

1 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1 fruit

Nutrition Note: Per mocktail: 54 calories; 0 g fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 14 g carbohydrate; 1 g protein; 1 g fiber; 3 mg sodium; 179 mg potassium.