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Frozen Watermelon Slush Recipe with Honey

Prep time: 10 minutes (+ time to freeze watermelon) • Serves: 4-6

Ingredients:

6 c. seedless watermelon, cut into small chunks and frozen
2 c. chilled brewed fruit tea (or water)*
¼ c. fresh lime juice
2 T. Great Canadian Honey
2 T. fresh mint
6-8 large ice cubes (optional)

Garnish: (optional)

  • Sprigs of fresh mint
  • Small watermelon wedges

*Tip: Although it is optional, brewed fruit tea greatly enhances the flavor of this recipe when compared to using plain water.

Directions:

  1. Add frozen watermelon, chilled tea (or water), lime juice, Great Canadian Honey, and fresh mint to a high-powered blender. Blend on high until thoroughly combined, approximately 2-3 minutes. Add ice cubes, if necessary, to achieve desired consistency.
  2. Pour watermelon mixture into four chilled glasses. Garnish with sprigs of fresh mint and/or watermelon wedges, if using, and serve immediately.

 

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Sparkling Honey Orange Ginger Cranberry Punch

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Prep time: 15 minutes (+ chill time) • Serves: 4

Honey orange ginger punch and glassIngredients:

¼ c. fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped or minced
1 c. unsweetened cranberry juice
1 c. fresh orange juice (approximately 3 large oranges)
1 large lime, sliced
1 large orange, sliced
½ c. fresh or frozen cranberries
3 c. club soda, chilled*
2-3 T. Great Canadian Honey
Additional orange slices and/or fresh cranberries, for garnish

Directions:

  1. Add the ginger, unsweetened cranberry juice, orange juice, lime slices, orange slices, and cranberries to a large non-reactive bowl and gently press with a potato masher or wooden spoon to release the juices. Stir to combine and place in the refrigerator to chill for a few hours.
  2. Remove from refrigerator and strain to remove solids, squeezing out excess liquid from the sliced fruit in the process. Discard solids and transfer the remaining liquid to a large pitcher.
  3. Add chilled club soda and stir to combine. Taste and stir in the Great Canadian Honey to sweeten.
  4. Serve immediately over ice and garnish with extra cranberries or orange slices, if desired. Enjoy!