9 watermelon drinks and dishes for summer
You can do a lot more with watermelon than simply cutting it into wedges
Watermelon is as intimidating as it is delicious. It's the ultimate summer fruit, yet its refreshing charm can be diluted by the sheer obstacle of dealing with one. Lugging it, chopping it, storing it — it's so daunting.
The hulking melon, like most things in life, is always scarier before you dig in. Quarter it, put your apprehensions aside, and consider your options. These nine recipes make such quick use of a watermelon, you might even want to buy two.
Louisa Shafia's watermelon, mint, and cider vinegar tonic by Genius Recipes
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