Watermelon Bayou Mules
MAKES 8 SERVINGS
With the addition of vodka and fruit juices, this refreshing cocktail tastes like summer.
3 cups cubed seedless watermelon
24 ounces ginger beer*
12 ounces vodka
9 ounces fresh lime juice
Garnish: watermelon cubes, lime slices
1. In the container of a blender, place watermelon; blend until smooth. Strain, reserving 1½ cups juice. Discard solids.
2. In a large pitcher, combine reserved 1½ cups watermelon juice, ginger beer, vodka, and lime juice. Serve over ice. Garnish with watermelon cubes and lime wedges, if desired.
*We used Fever-Tree Ginger Beer.
Melon Trifles
MAKES 6 TO 8 SERVINGS
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Our three favorite melons combine in perfect harmony with nutty granola and