I can’t believe summer is over, and school is starting this week. My older daughter seems to be holding it together quite well right now – I hope it can last. I know the first day is going to be tough when she shows up at the new school and it really hits everyone that they have been split-up. Hopefully it is just for two years, and that she will get to reunite with all her friends in high school. At least we can always hope.
As I mentioned before, I am pretty behind on my postings. This summer was much busier than I could have ever expected, and it doesn’t look like it is going to slow down any time soon. At least I was able to take a little break from work and spend some quality time with my family. It is not often that I am back east when I need to be, but fortunately this time I was. We will all miss my uncle tremendously.
It wouldn’t be summer without watermelon, and this year I found a new favorite drink thanks to Cooking Light. I made two versions – one for the kids, and one for the adults – and it was a crowd pleaser for everyone. And did you see that color? I am feeling refreshed just looking at it.
Teddy always did love a good drink as he would sit on my mother’s porch overlooking the water. So Teddy – this one’s for you…cheers.
Ingredients
- 5 1/2 cups chopped seeded watermelon
- 3/4 cup tequila (optional)
- 6 tablespoons Triple Sec (orange-flavored liqueur) (optional)
- 5 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/4 cups club soda, chilled
- 6 lime wedges
Preparation
Place watermelon in a blender; process until smooth. Pour pureed watermelon into a sieve over a large bowl, pressing with the back of a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible; discard solids. Combine 3 cups watermelon juice, tequila (for adults only), Triple Sec (for adults only), lime juice, and salt in a pitcher; stir with a whisk. Gently stir in club soda. Serve over ice with lime wedges.
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First Look, Then Cook 
Thanks for the memory Dawn. L, Mom
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Looks very refreshing :)
Nice!! I may have to squeeze one of these in before the end of summer….
The color is great! I don’t know why we’re so drawn to color for beverages, but I have to admit, I like it better when my cocktails have a great, deep color to them.
These sound delicious! Just put watermelon on my shopping list.
Cheers to Teddy. xo
I am certain your uncle would have loved this refreshing cocktail! So vibrant and pretty!
Sorry to hear about your uncle Dawn. I’m glad you were able to be with your family. Good luck with the start of the school year. I’m not seeing a slow down in our future just yet either. Always a new normal, right?! Your drink looks like a great tribute to summer. I can’t believe it’s over either.
Summer in a glass. Fabulous!