Best Watermelon And Mint Spritz For Kids Recipes

WATERMELON-MINT WATER

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 4h10m

Yield 2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 0

Ingredients

Steps:

Place 4 cups 1/2 inch-cubed watermelon (about 1 1/4 pounds; lightly smashed) and 6 sprigs mint (lightly crushed) in a pitcher. For still infused water, add 2 quarts of water. For sparkling water, add 1 quart of seltzer during prep and a second quart just before serving. Refrigerate 2 to 4 hours to allow the ingredients to infuse. Stir well and strain, discarding the solids. For serving, add fresh watermelon and mint sprigs for garnish and plenty of ice. The infused water will keep refrigerated for up to 2 days.

MINT WATERMELON SALAD

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I invented this refreshing fruit salad one sultry afternoon while my friends were gathered around my pool. It was quick to prepare and disappeared from their plates even quicker. Even the kids loved it! -Antoinette DuBeck, Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

6 cups cubed seedless watermelon
2 tablespoons minced fresh mint
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons sugar

Steps:

Place watermelon and mint in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice, oil and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Drizzle over salad; toss gently to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

WATERMELON SPRITZER

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It couldn't get much easier than this bright spritzer! "Watermelon blended with limeade is cool and refreshing. It's a wonderful thirst-quencher on a hot summer day." -Geraldine Saucier, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 5m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

4 cups cubed seedless watermelon
3/4 cup frozen limeade concentrate, thawed
2-1/2 cups carbonated water
Lime slices

Steps:

Place watermelon in a blender. Cover and process until blended. Strain and discard pulp; transfer juice to a pitcher. Stir in limeade concentrate. Refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight., Just before serving, stir in carbonated water. Garnish servings with lime slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 4mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

WATERMELON-MINT SORBET

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This simple watermelon sorbet with a hint of mint is a light and refreshing way to end a meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes about 1 1/2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 1/3 cups sugar
3 sprigs fresh mint
6 pounds seedless watermelon, flesh roughly chopped (about 8 cups)
Juice of 2 limes

Steps:

Cook sugar and 1 cup water, stirring constantly, in a small saucepan over low heat until sugar has dissolved. Add mint. Bring to a boil. Cook 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Cover; let stand 20 minutes.
Working in batches, puree watermelon in a blender. Pour through a fine sieve into a large bowl; discard solids.
Pour mint syrup through a fine sieve into a bowl; discard mint. Stir syrup into puree. Stir in lime juice. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours (up to overnight).
Freeze in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions. Transfer to an airtight container; freeze at least 1 hour (up to 4 days). Let stand at room temperature 10 minutes before serving.