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Sparkling Watermelon & Lemon Verbena<\/p>\n
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1 C. superfine sugar<\/p>\n
3\/4 C. cold water<\/p>\n
1\/2 C. packed fresh lemon verbena leaves, plus more for garnish<\/p>\n
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6 C. seedless watermelon, diced, plus small slices for garnish<\/p>\n
1 (75O-ml) bottle Prosecco or seltzer water<\/p>\n
Juice of 1 lime<\/p>\n
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Combine the sugar and water in a saucepan and bring to a quick boil. Remove from the heat and add the lemon verbena leaves. Let cool completely, then strain through fine-mesh strainer and refrigerate. In a blender, puree the watermelon. Strain the watermelon puree, reserving the juice. Mix the watermelon juice with the Prosecco, lime juice, and 1\/2 C. of the syrup (add more if desired). Serve well chilled, garnishing each glass with a thin slice of watermelon and some lemon verbena leaves.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Sparkling Watermelon & Lemon Verbena 1 C. superfine sugar 3\/4 C. cold water 1\/2 C. packed fresh lemon verbena leaves, plus more for garnish 6 C. seedless watermelon, diced, plus small slices for garnish 1 (75O-ml) bottle Prosecco or seltzer water Juice of 1 lime Combine the sugar and water in a saucepan and bring to a quick boil. Remove from the heat and add the lemon verbena leaves. Let cool completely, then strain through fine-mesh strainer…<\/p>\n