Watermelon Juice with Ginger and Lemongrass

Name: Watermelon Juice with Ginger and Lemongrass
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 4 pounds watermelon, peeled and cut into cubes (12 cups); 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 2 1/2 teaspoons finely grated (preferably on a Microplane zester) lemongrass; 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated (preferably on a Microplane zester) fresh ginger; Coarse salt; Ice cubes; Garnish: trimmed lemongrass stalks

Thanks to watermelon's natural sweetness, this drink doesn't call for sugar.

Source: Martha Stewart Living, July 2011

25 mins 5 mins 6

Total Time Prep Servings

Ingredients

4 pounds watermelon, peeled and cut into cubes (12 cups)
1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 1/2 teaspoons finely grated (preferably on a Microplane zester) lemongrass
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated (preferably on a Microplane zester) fresh ginger
Coarse salt
Ice cubes
Garnish: trimmed lemongrass stalks

Directions

1. Puree watermelon in a blender until smooth. Strain mixture through a fine sieve into a pitcher. Stir in lemon juice, lemongrass, ginger, and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Refrigerate until chilled, about 20 minutes.
2. Divide juice among 6 ice-filled glasses, and garnish with lemongrass stalks.