August 19, 2013

Mint and Watermelon Soda Floats


I was looking at clothes online the other day and one of the websites mentioned getting ahead on fall styles. While fall is my favorite season, I don't want to get rid of summer just yet. With the surgery on my legs in May, I was not able to enjoy summer like usual. I also had surgery in June of last year, so last summer was out, too. Now that I am able to walk around, it is time to make the most out of these last few weeks.



This drink will help you do just that. It's full of summer flavors - the cool mint, the refreshing watermelon, and the ice cream, just for good measure. I think you should try to make this drink as much as possible between now and Labor Day. 


Mint and Watermelon Soda Floats
Adapted from How Sweet It Is

Makes 2 servings

Ingredients
2 1/2 cups chopped watermelon, large seeds removed
15 mint leaves, chopped
1 1/4 cup soda water
1 cup low fat vanilla ice cream

Instructions
1. In a blender, combine watermelon, mint and soda water. Blend until the watermelon is broken down and mixture becomes smooth, about 30 seconds.

2. To assemble floats, scoop 1/2 cup of ice cream into a a tall glass and top with 1/2 of watermelon mixture. 




Nutritional Information
Calories: 145
Fat: 4
Carbs: 21
Fiber: 1
Sodium: 161
Points+: 4

8 comments:

  1. What a delicious and refreshing drink! I never mixed watermelon with ice cream - so unique! I wish I had one right this very minute.

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  2. With a HUGE watermelon in my fridge...these are happening!! Have fun enjoying the rest of your summer!!

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  3. Until I started cooking, I had no idea why people added salt to fruit. Now it just makes so much sense, and does a lot to bring out the flavours—I've never thought of making the combination in a soda float, though! Great idea :) Sounds perfectly refreshing for the end of summer.

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  4. Watermelon is one of my favorite summer fruits, your recipe looks so good!

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  5. Sounds refreshing and delicious!

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  6. Refreshing is an understatement here! I love watermelons and this drink is perfect!

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  7. Oh my word this is genius. Ice cream and watermelon is something I've wanted to try but wants sure if it would be good. Wow, does it look amazing! Pinned!

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  8. what an amazing recipe! i can't wait to try it...mint and watermelon is great together, but with ice cream? wow!

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