Watermelon Strawberry Cooler

by Christina Meyer-Jax, Tastemaker in Residence

Make approximately 2, 8 oz drinks - Add alcohol for a spirited version

Ingredients

4 cups cubes watermelon
1 cup strawberries
1/2 peeled lime
6 mint leaves
splash of mineral water
Ice

Instructions

1. If you have a juicer: Throw watermelon, strawberries, and lime in the juicer.
2. If using a blender: Blend the watermelon, strawberries, and lime until smooth.  Then strain through a sieve, pushing juice with a spatula.  Keep juice and discard solids.
3. Muddle mint leaves on bottom of glasses.  Add ice.  Add 2/3 juice. Add 1/3 mineral water.
4. Garnish with mint leaves.