Name: WATERMELON COSMOPOLITAN recipe by Shaheen Ali at BetterButter
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: Watermelon pieces 2 cups; Lemon juice 2 tbsp; Green chili chopped 1 tsp; Mint 8-10; Salt 1/2 tsp; Black pepper powder 1/2 tsp; Crushed ice 1 cup

ABOUT WATERMELON COSMOPOLITAN RECIPE

Watermelon Cosmopolitan is a very refreshing & popular American drink , non-diluted drink that is rich in flavors of watermelon and also gives a gentle kick to your palate. The drink is a perfect option for those who want to treat there guests with a special welcome in this scorching heat. In summers even kids go fussy and demand for new fancy eatables and drinks which at times become a tough job for mothers.

Ingredients Serving: 2

Watermelon pieces 2 cups
Lemon juice 2 tbsp
Green chili chopped 1 tsp
Mint 8-10
Salt 1/2 tsp
Black pepper powder 1/2 tsp
Crushed ice 1 cup

Instructions

In a blender add watermelon pieces (with or without seeds) and add lemon juice, mint leaves, finely chopped green chilies, salt and black pepper powder along with some crushed ice.
Close the lid tightly and blend them all together.
Strain the watermelon juice prepare through a colander.
Collect the juice and discard the extract collected in the colander.
Add 1 tbsp of lemon juice again and check the salt. You can add more if needed. The salt actually helps out in bringing the sweetness of the watermelon.
Take a martini glass and wipe a squeezed lemon on the rim, this will help to hold the garnish.
Now coat the rim with salt and black pepper and keep aside.
Pour in some more crushed ice and juice in the glass.
Garnish with a mint leaf and serve chilled.

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