Watermelon Funzer

This watermelon recipe is a refreshing bubbly cocktail made with watermelon, orange juice, sugar to taste, sparkling wine and garnished with fresh mint. 

  { Preparation & Making Time : 10 Min }

       Difficulty : Easy

           Serves : 8

   Cuisines : Latin American, U.S.A , Canada, British.

  Ingredients

• 1 quarter of a large watermelon, peeled and cut in small pieces, about 5 cups of fruit

• Juice from 6 large oranges, about 2 cups juice

• 1 bottle of chilled champagne, cava, prosecco or other sparkling wine

• Sugar or honey to taste, based on sweetness of the fruit

• Fresh mint to garnish

  Preparation Method

1. Blend the watermelon chunks with the orange juice and sugar to taste until you have a smooth pure, strain if needed.

2. Chill the watermelon orange mix in the refrigerator until ready to prepare the drinks.

Pour the watermelon orange mix into champagne flutes, about half full.

3. Add the champagne or other sparkling wine, pouring it gently to avoid from making a bubbly mess.

4. Stir lightly and garnish with a fresh sprig of mint.

Notes:

For a non-alcoholic version you can either leave out the champagne or replace it with a sparkling limeade or sparkling water.

            

      ENJOY