I make resolutions every year at this time, and every year I’m reminded that although I succeeded at keeping a few of the past year’s resolutions, I also failed to keep many more. (Case in point I never entered a watermelon seed spitting contest in 2010.)
So this year, I resolve to make no New Year’s Resolutions. Finally, one I can keep. And to help ring in the New Year, I’m providing two watermelon-themed recipes for some beverages you might choose to prepare at your New Year’s party (or while lounging around at home on December 31, which is what I’ll be doing with my wife and new baby girl). I think that’s what I’ll resolve to do more often in 2011 – spend more time just loungin’ around at home.
WATERMELON AND GRAPEFRUIT SHOOTERS
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup water
1 4 ounce box strawberry flavored gelatin mix
1 ½ cups watermelon puree
1 cup pink grapefruit juice
Tequila to taste (about 1 ½ cups)
DIRECTIONS
Bring one half cup water to a boil. Place the gelatin in a heatproof container with a spout, and pour the water into the gelatin and stir to dissolve. Combine the dissolved gelatin and the watermelon puree. Divide the watermelon mixture among 12 shot glasses or small juice glasses. Cool until thick but not set. Top each glass with the grapefruit juice and tequila. Makes about 12 shooters.
WATERMELON CHAMPAGNE SANGRIA
INGREDIENTS
2 cups chopped seedless watermelon
1 seedless orange, peeled and broken into sections
2 bananas, peeled and sliced just before making the sangria
1 cup seedless grapes, cut into halves
1 bottle dry champagne of choice
DIRECTIONS
Toss the fruit together and divide among champagne glasses. Pour the champagne over and serve.
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