INGREDIENTS

  • 1 inch piece gingerroot , finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 limes , use one for zest and both for juice
  • 3 cups cubed and seeded watermelon
  • 2 mint leaves , plus
  • more mint leaves , for garnish, if desired
  • 1/2 cup sparkling wineor sparkling water

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a small nonstick skillet gently saute ginger,brown sugar and lime zest over medium heat for 2 minutes.
  2. Add lime juice and simmer until no liquid remains.
  3. Transfer mixture to a blenderor or food processor and add watermelon,mint leaves and sparkling wine/water.
  4. Puree until smooth; strain with sieve into bowl.
  5. Chill soup for at least 3 hours.