It's Friday, the temperatures are climbing and it's time to celebrate the watermelon season in the Arava -- with a twist! The Arava desert is a region characterized by sharp climate changes, extreme topographical conditions, scarce water, and dramatic natural beauty. It's a key focus of JNF's Blueprint Negev initiative.
The above picture is the perfect example of the pioneer spirit and tenacious creativity found in the Arava region. What residents lack in natural resources they make up for in ingenious solutions, such as growing melons from above when they can't grow them from the inhospitable soil below. All year round, the tastiest peppers, artichokes, melons, and cucumbers come out of the Central Arava.
This drink is an homage to the soul that is Israel's Arava. L'Chaim!
More on the Arava:
In the JNF Kitchen: Baked pita bread with lentils and feta
Gratitude for a life-saving rescue in the Arava desert
In the JNF Kitchen: Baked pita bread with lentils and feta
Gratitude for a life-saving rescue in the Arava desert
Enjoy this #RecipeOfTheWeek, and if you make any of these recipes, be sure to send a photo of your creation to teddyherzl18@gmail.com or tweet it to @JNFUSA with the hashtag #JNFfoodie. We might share it!
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups (300 milliliters) watermelon juice (from 1 small ripe watermelon)
2 1/2 Tbsp (37 milliliters) lime/lemon juice
5 Tbsp (2 1/2 ounces) tequila
Sea salt (for lining rim).
Directions
Shake and drink!
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