SUMMER CONCOCTIONS (WATERMELON FIZZ)

By Srinivas Reddy – Director, Food & Beverages, Taj Hotel & Convention Centre, Goa

INGREDIENTS:

• ½ kg seedless watermelon
• 1 lime
• 1 cup mint leaves
• Generous splash of kombucha or sparkling water
• Crushed ice
• Watermelon slices for garnish
• Mint sprigs or edible flowers for garnish

METHOD:

• Cut the watermelon into medium-sized pieces (carefully removing the rind).
• Cut the peel away from the lime.
• Add about half of the watermelon to the juicer, then the mint, followed by the lime and the rest of the watermelon (collecting the juice in a  pitcher).
• Set the watermelon juice aside. If you wish to strain any remaining pulp, use a fine mesh sieve to do so before pouring your watermelon  juice into glasses.
• Add crushed ice to your glasses. Pour 2-4 ounces of watermelon juice in a glass. Top with kombucha or sparkling water. Garnish as desired  and serve. Cheers!