Watermelon Coolers

Directions

1. 1
   Place watermelon cubes in a single layer in an extra-large zip top plastic freezer bag and freeze 8 hours.
2. 2
   Let stand at room temperature 15 minutes.
3. 3
   Process half each watermelon, ginger ale, water and limeade concentrate in a blender until smooth; pour mixture into a pitcher.
4. 4
   Repeat procedure with remaining half of ingredients; stir into pitcher and serve immediately.
5. 5
   To serve, coat the glass rims in lime juice and dip in lime zest or mint (optional).
6. 6
   Melon balls on wooden picks add a colorful garnish.
7. 7
   *Honeydew Cooler - Substitute 8 cups (1/2 inch) honeydew melon cubes for watermelon cubes and 1 (6oz) can frozen lemonade concentrate for limeade concentrate; proceed as directed.
8. 8
   **Cantaloupe Cooler - Substitute 8 cups (1/2 inch) cantaloupe melon cubes for watermelon cubes and add 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger to mixture in blender.
9. 9
   Proceed as directed.