Watermelon Fizz

This was a big Fizz(le) for sure. I made a non-alcoholic version of this Watermelon Fizz (from Sandra Lee semi-homemade Cocktail Time book, pg.83) for my kids, and without the watermelon vodka, it was very bland. I could have tried adding more limeade, but then it would just have been a frozen limeade drink. Which would have been great, but I make that for them all the time.

So… I tried adding more fresh watermelon, but that did not bump up the taste. Oh well.

So… when my dinner guests arrived, I made the full version including the Watermelon Vodka to mixed reviews. My husband and I did not think it was flavorful, but my 2 guests liked it – or DID they… maybe they were just being polite. So I explained my cocktail blog project to them and they insisted that yes, they did like it.

To be fair, maybe it’s just too early in the season for good watermelon?? I did notice the one I bought fresh that day looked slightly mealy. So if I get a hankering to use up my bottle of Watermelon Vodka, I may try it again.

BUT for now, how do I rate this? LUSH IT, LUSH IT A LOT, OR LEAVE IT.

I’m going to have to say I give this a Semi-HomeTested rating of LEAVE IT. So sorry, Ms. Sandra Lee.

Cheers!

PS: Anyone have a good Watermelon Cocktail recipe? Please put it in your comment. Thanks.

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