GINGERY WATERMELON SPRITZER

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 lb ripe watermelon
• 8 thin slices gingerroot
• 3/4 t fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 t salt
• 3/4 cp seltzer
• watermelon for garnish

DIRECTIONS Remove seeds and rind of watermelon, cut into 1 inch cubes. In blender, combine melon ginger, lemon juice, and salt- blend. Add seltzer just to blend. Strain through sieve. Pour over ice, garnish with watermelon and serve.