25681 Watermelon-Soju Cocktail 10 mins 10 mins 6 drinks Fri May 29 13:57:00 -0700 2009 Thu Aug 27 11:01:26 -0700 2009 Easy CHOW http://www.chow.com/recipes/25681 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:01:26 GMT So refreshing you'll forget there's booze in it Refreshing and sweet, with a touch of ginger. A fat, juicy watermelon screams summer, but running around the backyard with a wedge in your hand and juice dripping down your chin is for youngsters. Try blending up some cubes and adding soju and ice for an adult cocktail that’s perfect to pair with spicy dishes or to cool off with on a hot night.

What to buy: Domaine de Canton is a ginger-flavored liqueur that can be found at specialty liquor stores.

Soju is a distilled liquor typically made from grain or sweet potato and can be found in Asian markets or specialty liquor stores. If you can’t find it, vodka or sake makes a decent substitute.

Game plan: The juice can be made up to 2 days ahead and refrigerated in an airtight container.

The drink can also be shaken with ice and served up in a chilled cocktail glass.

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  • Place 1/2 of the watermelon in a blender and blend until liquified, about 1 minute. With the blender running, add remaining watermelon through the opening in the lid until all cubes have been added and liquified, about 1 minute. (If the blades jam, just turn off the blender and stir the cubes up with a spoon to get them going.)
  • Strain juice through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher or large measuring cup. (You should have about 3 cups of juice. At this point you can chill the juice until ready to use.)
  • When ready to serve, add remaining ingredients to juice and stir well. Serve in a Tom Collins glass filled with ice.
    • ]]>     http://www.chow.com/assets/2009/07/watermelon_suju_cocktail_290.jpg Amy Wisniewski 41 Drink 49 6 cups seedless watermelon, large dice (about 2 pounds)

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    ]]>     2 ounces ginger liqueur, such as Domaine de Canton**

    ]]>     2 ounces Simple Syrup

    ]]>     44 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice

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