Minty Melon

Minty Melon

INGREDIENTS (makes one) 2 oz. fresh watermelon juice, plus wedges for garnish 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus more limes for garnish 1 teaspoon agave or simple syrup 1 ½ ounces vodka fresh mint – garnish METHOD Juice watermelon, strain, retain juice,...
Watermelon Wars

Watermelon Wars

[title subtitle=”WORDS Dwain Hebda IMAGES courtesy Rodney Steele and Hope and Cave City Festival Organizers”][/title] Arkansas is a land largely unmarred by military conflict, save one:  the Civil War Battle at Pea Ridge. Fought in the northwest corner of...
Derby Watermelon Julep

Derby Watermelon Julep

[title subtitle=”adapted from: Spicy Southern Kitchen Image: Elena Veselova/Shutterstock “][/title] INGREDIENTS ½ cup sugar ½ cup water 6 mint leaves, torn 1 oz. mint simple syrup 1 ½ oz. bourbon (rye is best) 3 oz. fresh watermelon juice 1 teaspoon fresh...
Nikki Beach Watermelon Mojito

Nikki Beach Watermelon Mojito

[title subtitle=”recipe and image: courtesy Nikki Beach”][/title] Ingredients 2 oz. vodka 1 c. fresh watermelon juice 1” fresh ginger 1 piece of watermelon 2 tsp. sugar 12 fresh mint leaves 1 c. tonic water 1 oz. fresh lime juice Strawberries (garnish)...
Spiked Melon

Spiked Melon

[title subtitle=”recipe adapted from: Food & Wine Image: James Stefiuk”][/title] Ingredients Makes 4 servings  3 Tablespoons water 3 Tablespoons agave nectar 8 cups diced seedless watermelon ¼ cup fresh lime juice 2 cups blueberries 1 cup lightly...

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