Watermelon Mint Mojito...

I have to be the first to admit, it's hot. Way to hot to cook. So my impromptu cooking has taken a slight detour into cool refreshing drinks...
Last night friends were coming over for board games and I wanted to make something different then the usual. So in looking around my kitchen, I saw a watermelon, some vodka and my brain started concocting.
Now of course the the first thing I think of with those 2 ingredients is spiked watermelon, but I did not have enough time to get it just right, so I turned to my blender instead. Thank goodness I have a fully stocked herb garden with a plethura of mint just waiting to be picked.

I have to say this would be perfect if you had a chance to freeze the watermelon before creating it, but tasted great last night with ice cubes as well.

Watermelon Mint Mojito

12- 16  fresh mint leaves

6 cups cut up watermelon (if frozen omit next ingredient)

8 ice cubes
2 shots vodka
1 shot grenadine

Blend still smooth and serve.

I was questioning the use of the word Mojito in this recipe, but it does have muddled mint, so I am opting to keep it. Please let me know if you get a chance to try this one. I have to say they went down very smooth and were very refreshing. Not to mention watermelon is one of the best fruits for obtaining water in the summer, and is loaded with lots of various vitamins and minerals... that has to outdo some of the fact it has alcohol in it...Right?

Bloody Mary's...

Many like to start early morning celebrations with Mimosas or Screwdrivers, but I would rather eat an orange than drink it. I do not have a sweet tooth so I do not like frilly, girly drinks. Bloody Mary's are my celebratory morning drink of choice.
In a recent conversation with some friends I was asked to make a good Bloody Mary mix. Not too spicy, not to horseradishy, not to tomatoey etc.... Since I love Bloody Mary's, with Vodka, with Gin, even Virgin... Love, Love, Love!... So I was up for the task!

Cathi's Bloody Mary Mix

1 1/2 Tbs Wasabi Powder

4 oz Lime juice

3 Tb Worcestershire Sauce
2 cups diced Celery
1 Tbs Salt
1Tbs Pepper
4 oz Tomato Juice

Blend the ingredients above in a blender until smooth.
Mix blended ingredients with 60 oz Tomato Juice
(Spice lover? - Add 3 dashes Habenaro Sauce)

To serve - fill a 16 oz glass with ice, top with 1 shot Vodka (or more if you wish) and remaining room in glass with Bloody Mary Mix. Stir and enjoy!


I made this mix to take on our 1st camping trip with our group of friends.  Many folks on the trip tried it and those who enjoy spice liked it. I will warn you this is not for someone who can not deal with spice unless they have a tub of tums next to them. My tummy was happily warm that morning, but some had to run for the water bucket. I did decrease the Wasabi in this recipe after such reactions... I do want to keep my friends around not give them ulcers.