Elsa Petersen-Schepelern's 5 summer smoothies

Serves 4

1 ripe, round watermelon, halved and deseeded
5cm fresh ginger, peeled and grated
freshly squeezed juice of 2 limes
sugar, to taste (optional)
ice cubes, to serve

1. Put the flesh of ½ the watermelon in a blender, add the ginger and lime juice and blend until smooth, adding water if necessary.
2. Taste, stir in sugar if using, pour into ice cube trays and freeze.
3. When ready to serve, put the remaining watermelon in the blender and blend until smooth. Put the ice cubes in 4 glasses, top with watermelon juice and serve.

Source: Smoothies and Shakes by Elsa Petersen-Schepelern

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