Watermelon Bellini

Name: Watermelon Bellini
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 lime; 2 to 3 Tbsp. coarse sugar; 3 cups frozen seedless watermelon; 1 cup sparkling wine, chilled; 2 tablespoons sugar; Pinch of salt; Additional sparkling wine; Garnish: watermelon wedges

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Whip up Watermelon Bellini for a refreshing sipper--plus any summer melon will work. For a nonalcoholic option, replace the sparkling wine with sparkling white grape juice, sparkling cider, or club soda.

By Virginia Willis

Recipe by Southern Living August 2012

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Credit: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lindsey Ellis Beatty

Recipe Summary

Yield:

Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

1 lime
2 to 3 Tbsp. coarse sugar
3 cups frozen seedless watermelon
1 cup sparkling wine, chilled
2 tablespoons sugar
Pinch of salt
Additional sparkling wine
Garnish: watermelon wedges

Directions

Step 1
Cut lime in half. Cut 1 half into wedges, and rub on rims of 8 (6-oz.) cocktail glasses; dip rims in coarse sugar to coat. Process frozen watermelon, 1 cup chilled sparkling wine, sugar, salt, and juice from remaining lime half in a blender until smooth. Pour mixture into prepared glasses; top off with additional sparkling wine. Garnish, if desired. Serve immediately.

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