Qastan tal-imbuljuta

It's beginning to get cold and I had been thinking of doing this recipie for a while... It reminds me of cosy winters at home with all the family.

Hope you enjoy it...

Watermelon Drink

I bought my first watermelon for this summer and decided to do something different.  This is a very refreshing drink.  Should you like an alcoholic version you can add some vodka.

4 cups chopped seedless watermelon (about 1 kg)

1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

1 tablespoons sugar

1/4 cup vodka. (optional)

Method

1. Working in batches, puree in blender watermelon with lime juice and sugar until smooth. 
   
   
2. Transfer puree to a pitcher; add vodka, if desired. Cover, chill until ready to serve.
   
   
3. Stir, pour into tumblers, over ice. Garnish with mint.
   

Lemon Granita

The Heat is on in the med. and one of the best ways to cool down is a lemon granita!

A very simple recipe you should all try out.

Ingredients:

2 cups water

half cup sugar

juice of 2 lemons

zest of one lemon

Method:

Dissolve sugar in water. Bring to boil then let cool completely.

Add lemon juice and zest to water mixture.

Freeze.

Take out from freezer, and using a blender break up the large frozen mixture. Pour into tall glasses and enjoy!