Frozen Fruit Refreshers

Watermelon Fruit Refresher

6 cups watermelon, cut in 1-inch cubes (about 4 lbs. with rind)
1 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves
1 cup boiling water
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup milk or cream
Watermelon balls on skewers, or watermelon wedges, tips dipped in finely minced mint (for garnish)

Prepare watermelon and spread on cookie sheet. Place in freezer till frozen, 1-2 hours. Meanwhile, place mint leaves in a bowl and pour boiling water over them. Cover and let steep 10 minutes. Drain mint leaves and place reserved liquid in refrigerator to chill. Discard leaves.

Place frozen watermelon cubes in blender with cool mint liquid, cinnamon, and milk. Blend on highest speed till smooth, about 15 seconds. Serve in tall glasses garnished with skewered watermelon balls or wedges.

Passion Fruit Refresher

6 oz passion fruit juice

2 tablespoonfuls cream of coconut

1 cup pineapple chunks

one ripe banana

Six - Eight ice cubes

Combine all ingredients in a blender until the ice is crushed and a thick mixture forms with the ingredients. Serve in tall glasses with sipping straws. Sprinkle ground nutmeg or cinammon and add fresh fruit pieces as available to make a delicious, refreshing drink.

By Laura Brady

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