Fruity Refreshments

 




By now you’re ready for some R&R. Kick your shoes off and relax on your favorite back porch swing with a glass of Strawberry-Watermelon Cooler and a plate of Refreshing Double Melon Delight........and let’s spin some tales!

 

Strawberry/Watermelon Cooler
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4 cups chopped watermelon
1/3 cup kool-aid strawberry sugar sweetened soft drink mix
Blend ingredients in blender until smooth
Serve over ice



Refreshing Double Melon Delight
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2 cups boiling water
1 pkg. (8-serving size) jell-o lemon flavor gelatin
Ice cubes
1 cup cold water
2 cups honeydew melon balls
2 cups cantaloupe balls
6 small mint leaves


Stir boiling water into dry gelatin mix in large bowl at least 2 min. Until completely dissolved. Add enough ice to cold water to measure 1-1/2 cups. Add to gelatin; stir. Remove any undissolved ice. Refrigerate 30 min. Or until slightly thickened (consistency of unbeaten egg whites.)

Stir in melon balls and mint leaves. Spoon into 9x5-inch loaf pan.
Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm. Unmold. Store leftover gelatin in refrigerator.