Watermelon-Strawberry Sangria
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Watermelon and strawberries are two of summer's defining fruits, so why not enjoy them in beverage form?
Dovetailing Tip: Use 3 of the cups of the watermelon you cut up on day 3 in todays sangria recipe
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Ingredients:
| 1 | small seedless watermelon, rind removed, flesh cut into large chunks (about 4 cups) |
| 1 pound | strawberries, hulled and sliced, 1 cup reserved for garnish |
| 1 bottle | rose wine, cold |
| 1 cup | vodka |
| 1 cup | fresh orange juice |
| 1/2 cup | orange liqueur |
| 1 | orange, sliced |
| 1 | lime, sliced |
Directions:
Combine the watermelon and strawberries in a blender and blend until smooth; add a splash of the vodka if needed to get the fruit pureed.
Strain into a large pitcher; you will need about 4 cups total juice. Add the rose, vodka, orange juice and liqueur and stir to combine. Add the orange and lime slices, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours. Just before serving, add the reserved strawberries. Serve in glasses over ice.
Source: foodnetwork.com
