Watermelon Rum Slush
Notes: Freeze the melon chunks up to 1 week.
How to Make It
Step 1
1
Cut rind off watermelon and discard. Cut fruit into 1/2-inch chunks.
Step 2
2
Line a 10- by 15-inch pan with plastic wrap. Arrange fruit on wrap in a single layer. Freeze until firm, 1 to 2 hours; if making ahead, transfer frozen chunks to a freezer bag.
Step 3
3
In a blender, combine half the pineapple juice, rum, and lemon juice. Whirl, gradually dropping in half the frozen watermelon chunks, until smoothly puréed. Sweeten to taste with sugar and pour into a pitcher or directly into glasses. Repeat to make a second batch.
Ingredients
1 piece (3 1/2 lb.) seedless watermelon
3/4 cup pineapple or white grape juice
1/2 to 3/4 cup rum or more fruit juice
1/3 cup lemon juice
Sugar
Directions
Step 1
1
Cut rind off watermelon and discard. Cut fruit into 1/2-inch chunks.
Step 2
2
Line a 10- by 15-inch pan with plastic wrap. Arrange fruit on wrap in a single layer. Freeze until firm, 1 to 2 hours; if making ahead, transfer frozen chunks to a freezer bag.
Step 3
3
In a blender, combine half the pineapple juice, rum, and lemon juice. Whirl, gradually dropping in half the frozen watermelon chunks, until smoothly puréed. Sweeten to taste with sugar and pour into a pitcher or directly into glasses. Repeat to make a second batch.
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