Radish and Watermelon Cape Codder

So radishing…

A little summer refreshment? A light sip? A drink replete with fruits and vegetables?

Well.

Be still my heart!

Getting nosy

Here’s my general food philosophy: take out the stuff that is really NOT FUN for your body. Keep it up, or test it every once in a blue moon. Bring back the foods that are maybe foods on occasion. Mainly fill up on foods that offer nutrients, and prepare them in such a way that you’re compelled to eat them. Does a food get in the way of a goal you’re set on achieving? Pivot, assess, pivot, assess.

SO. When I think of a drink that I’d want to drink, which aren’t too many these days (and really, never were, if we’re being honest), I want my fill of fresh fruit, some vegetable, and oh yeah, add in a little organic vodka. I mean, really. I’m going to be picky because I’ve worked darn hard on this gut getting stronger and calmer!

So, summer, check. Fruit? Check. …vegetable? Check?

YEAH! Check! If you’ve never considered juicing or blending up a radish before, lemme just say, this year is yours, bebe. Refreshing and peppery, raw radish is also a beautiful dose of some of the nutrients that alcohol requires from your body in order to be processed. Why not combine?

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Radish and Watermelon Cape Codder

The radish in this drinks lends a slight spiciness! I like to grab red skinned radishes since they lend beautiful color to the finished drink, but you can play around with whichever ones are in season for you! I mean, there are such things as watermelon radishes, so… 😉 If you don’t drink alcohol, you could easily top off the juice with a sparkling water of your choice.

Course Drinks

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Servings 4 people

Author Lucia Hawley

Ingredients

• 4 cups watermelon chopped
• 4 large radishes roots and tops removed, chopped
• 4 ounces vodka I like Prairie Organic Vodka
• extra radishes and watermelon cubes for garnish!
• ice

Instructions

1. In a blender, add the watermelon and radishes and blend until smooth, then strain through a sieve into your serving pitcher.

2. Add a handful of ice cubes to the pitcher, as well as the vodka (I use Prairie Organic Vodka). Stir to combine.

3. Grab four tumblers, and fill with ice. Pour the radish and watermelon cape codder over the ice and you’re all set!

Recipe Notes

This recipe easily doubles or triples, depending on the crowd you’re serving.