Steer wrestling, a practice credited to legendary cowboy and rodeo star Bill Pickett, usually involves leaping onto a steer from the back of a specially trained horse. At the Madison

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Yield: 6 servings. 2 cups watermelon puree 1 cup fresh lemon juice 1 cup vodka 1 cup water ½ cup sugar Mint leaves, for garnish Combine watermelon puree, lemon juice,

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Raleighwood Melon-tini

Summer is the season for this refreshing cocktail made with pureed fresh watermelon.

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Yield: 6 servings.

2 cups watermelon puree
1 cup fresh lemon juice
1 cup vodka
1 cup water
½ cup sugar

Mint leaves, for garnish

Combine watermelon puree, lemon juice, vodka, water, and sugar in a pitcher and mix well to dissolve the sugar. Serve over ice in glasses. Garnish with mint leaves.

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This story was published on Jul 09, 2014

Community Cookbook Series

Community Cookbook Series

For several years, Our State featured recipes from the pages of community and church cookbooks from around North Carolina. These dishes continue to be among some of our most popular and enjoyed.