Watermelon-Strawberry Cooler

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. + chilling
MAKES: 10 servings

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 12 cups cubed watermelon (about 3-1/2 pounds)
• 2 cups fresh strawberries or raspberries
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh mint
• Small watermelon wedges and fresh mint leaves

Directions

1. Place 1 cup water, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 6 cups watermelon, 1 cup berries, 1/3 cup sugar and 3/4 teaspoon minced mint in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a large pitcher. Repeat with remaining water, lemon juice, fruit, sugar and minced mint.
2. Refrigerate 1 hour or until cold. If desired, press through a fine-mesh strainer. Serve with watermelon wedges and mint leaves. Yield: 10 servings (1 cup each).

Nutritional Facts
1 cup equals 119 calories, trace fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2 mg sodium, 30 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein.