Watermelon Blush

Adding this to Johns’ cocktail list…thank you Fine Cooking! Doesn’t that look refreshing. Wonder how much longer before our CSA starts delivering watermelon??? I’ll be adjusting this recipe so it can be made by the pitcher.

by Samantha Seneviratne

Made with St-Germain, an elderflower liqueur, this summery drink is sweet, with a light effervescence.

Serves 1

1/2 cup watermelon chunks, seeded if necessary
1/2 fl. oz. (1 Tbs.) St-Germain
2 dashes Peychaud’s bitters
Prosecco

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Purée the watermelon in a food processor until smooth; strain. You should have 2 fl. oz (1/4 cup) juice.
Pour the watermelon juice, St-Germain, and bitters into a Champagne flute. Top off with Prosecco.

nutrition information (per serving):
Calories (kcal): 80; Fat (g): 0; Fat Calories (kcal): 0; Saturated Fat (g): 0; Protein (g): 0; Monounsaturated Fat (g): 0; Carbohydrates (g): 12; Polyunsaturated Fat (g): 0; Sodium (mg): 0; Cholesterol (mg): 0; Fiber (g): 0;

photo: Scott Phillips

From Fine Cooking 111, pp. 51

May 5, 2011