watermelon tarragon drink
Thierry Rautureau threw out ideas left and right at IFBC: one that stuck with me is this watermelon tarragon drink. I used his suggested ingredients in quantities that worked for me and really like the combo.
I’ve had plain blended watermelon juice lots of times, I find it sweet but bland. Thanks to this recipe I’ve realized that it’s much better with soda water added. I used our SodaStream to make the soda water. Watermelon is great for taming assertive flavors. I love it with arugula but wouldn’t have thought of using it with tarragon without Rautureau. You will have to decide how much is enough tarragon here, I recommend starting with 5 or 6 individual fresh leaves, blending, and then adding more as desired.
I made this for my son and his girlfriend when they came over, I’ve also made a virgin 1/3 batch for just me (1# of watermelon, 2/3 cup soda water, 1/3 cup crushed ice, etc.). It’s good for a party or just for a little snack for yourself, give it a try and let me know what you think!
- 3 lbs. cold watermelon
- 2 c. cold soda water
- 1 c. crushed ice
- 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar
- about 1 tsp. fresh tarragon leaves or to taste (start with 5 or 6 individual leaves and see how you like it, add more if you like)
- add vodka for a cocktail or leave it out for an agua fresca
- Blend all ingredients together in a blender. Adjust with more tarragon or apple cider vinegar or vodka as desired.
watermelon tarragon cocktail
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Arugula and Watermelon Salad The amazing thing about this salad-- which I'll admit, seems like an odd combination on the face of it-- is how the sweet watermelon takes all the bitterness out the arugula. Add a simple dressing and pine nuts, and you'll have this nutritious salad on the table in no time.
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Hmmmm sounds interesting.
Don’t worry it’s better than ‘interesting’!
Yum – this looks super tasty – perfect summer time beverage!
Kim recently posted..Unconditional Love
Thanks Kim!
This looks so good. I love the combination with the tarragon and apple cider! I experimented with watermelon juice just this past summer and made a wine cooler with it and lime juice, but this looks far more interesting!!
susan // the wimpy vegetarian recently posted..Curried Apple Chips: #SundaySupper
Thanks Susan!
I made a watermelon margarita over the summer and loved it, this also sound tempting and I bet that vinegar gives it a little bite.
Mireya recently posted..Spaghetti Puttanesca with Matchstick Zucchini
It just gives it something other than pure sweetness.
Watermelon and tarragon sounds divine. GREG
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Thanks Greg!
Love the sound of this. Can’t wait to give it a try. So refreshing.
Thanks, Susan!