Watermelon Gin Fizz

From EatingWell: July/August 2007 — Subscribe Now!

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

READER'S COMMENT:

"Yum! These are delicious. I didn't bother to strain the watermelon puree and my drinks were a little chunky which I liked. Very refreshing. "

4 servings

Active Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Nutrition Profile

Low carbohydrate | View Complete Nutrition Guidelines»

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

Freeze 1 cup watermelon for garnish. Puree the remaining 4 cups watermelon. Strain; divide the juice among 4 ice-filled glasses.
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.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (25% daily value), Vitamin A (17% dv), antioxidants (lycopene and other cartenoids).

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.