(2021) Watermelon-Tomato Cooler

Recipe Author: Conne Ward Cameron

This recipe for Okra Cornbread Fritters is a decade old, but it’s still delicious.

Ingredients:

6 cups cubed seedless watermelon 3 cups red heirloom tomatoes, seeds removed 1 or 2 cucumbers, peeled if you wish 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (from 2 limes) 3/4 to 1 cup tequila or vodka 1 small jalapeño chile (if desired) cucumber, fresh cilantro, or watermelon wedges, for garnish

Preparation:

Process watermelon, tomatoes, cucumbers, and sugar in a blender until very smooth, about 1 minute, stopping to scrape down sides as needed.

Pour mixture through a fine wire-mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth into a large pitcher; discard solids.

Stir in 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 3/4 to 1 cup tequila or vodka; and, if desired, 1 small jalapeño chile, sliced. Chill until very cold, about 6 hours.

Stir well, and serve over ice. Garnish with cucumber or watermelon wedges and fresh cilantro sprigs.