Hi there! As the tittle of the post suggests…let’s start our weekend on a Wednesday! and get slowly into the mood.
I’m aware that this cocktail might sound like a weird combination, but if you try it I’m sure you are going to change your mind immediately! It’s very refreshing, try it with different varietals like Malbec, Syrah, or Petit Verdot and compare different characteristics that each varietal gives to the drink combined with the watermelon.
Here are some great wines that you can get in our online store:
Monte Cinco Petit Verdot 2007 bold tannins and black fruit.
Mil Vientos Syrah 2006 is like walking slowly down a tree-lined lane after a summer rain shower!
Giménez Riili Malbec 2006 cherry and raspberry round out in your mouth…
Now the recipe! Cheers!
Ingredients
• about 1/4 whole melon piece – watermelon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• Dark brown sugar to taste (optional)
• 2 cups chilled full-bodied red wine
• 1/2 cup roughly chopped toasted pecans
1. Cut watermelon flesh into large pieces. Cut central part of flesh without seeds into enough tiny cubes to make 1 cup.
2. Put remaining flesh into a food processor, and pulse it enough to puree it without breaking seeds. Strain. You should have 2 cups. Stir in vanilla, lime juice and, if desired, sugar to taste.
3. Mix red wine with the watermelon puree. Serve in goblets, straight up or over ice, with some cubes of watermelon and pecans in each glass.
Serve 6
