Watermelon Margaritas, Cocktails and Smoothies - Posted: June 20th, 2008
From: Dallas Morning News
Watermelon is a favorite cooling fruit for the summer and the food editors at Dallas Morning News have pulled together some great recipes for Watermelon Margaritas, Jack Ruby Cocktails, Watermelon-Strawberry Smoothies and Watermelon Sorbet.
While most people rely on the “thump” method when selecting a watermelon, the National Watermelon Promotion Board suggests there is a more reliable way to choose watermelons. Select a firm, symmetrical watermelon that is free of bruises, cuts and dents. Turn the melon over. If the underside is yellow, and the rind has an overall healthy sheen, the watermelon is probably ripe. Select melons that are heavy for their size. Watermelons are 92% water, which obviously accounts for most of their weight. A good rule of thumb is to buy the melon size that will satisfy your needs, so you don’t waste any.
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