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Delicious Watermelon Daiquiri
Summer is quickly coming to an end, so before all the luscious watermelons disappear for another season, whip up some of these refreshing daiquiris, sit back and savor a lazy afternoon or starlit evening. You can also make these tasty drinks without the alcohol so the kids and tea totaling friends can indulge with you.
Watermelon Daiquiri
2 cups of chopped watermelon with seeds removed
Juice of half a lime
4 Tbs. of sugar
3 oz. of white rum such as Bacardi® or Don Q® (optional)
Add all ingredients to a blender with ice. Blend. Pour into cocktail glasses. Garnish with pineapple, cherries and mint.
Lazy Person’s Mai Tai
Lazy Person’s Mai Tai
2 ounces dark rum (such as Bacardi 8 year or Myers Dark)
4 ounces Trader Vic’s Mai Tai Mix*
The juice of one large lime
Shake all the ingredients except the dark rum with cracked ice.
Strain into an old-fashioned glass.
Top with the dark rum.
Garnish with a Maraschino cherry, pineapple tidbit and sprig of mint.
Drink with a straw. Enjoy!
*Trader Vic’s Mai Tai Mix, as well as the Original Mai Tai Recipe, can be
found at www.TraderVics.com. Trader Vic’s Mai Tai mix can also be purchased at some beverage and grocery stores or at any of the Trader Vic’s restaurants.