Watermelon Smoothie

Most experts say watermelons taste best just off the vine, simply chilled and cut in wedges. But watermelon has been served in just about every way imaginable: as rind pickles, and in preserves, salads, slushes, cakes and pastries. During the Civil War, the Confederate Army boiled down watermelons as a source of sugar and molasses. Russians go so far as to make beer from watermelon juice.

 From the National Watermelon Promotion Board.

 2 c. seeded watermelon chunks

1 c. cracked ice

1/2 c. plain yogurt

1 to 2 tbl sugar

1/2 tsp. ground ginger

1/8 tsp. almond extract

 Combine all ingredients in blender; blend until smooth. Makes 2 to 3 smoothies.

From the July 1993 issue.

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