Fresh watermelon juice is one of summer’s most refreshing treats, and is arguably even more of a treat when used to make specialty summer cocktails. Its fresh, sweet flavor pairs well with everything from vodka to tequila to gin, and, in this case, white rum. Inspired by the ingredients in a classic daiquiri, this recipe uses frozen cubes of watermelon in place of ice for a potent, full-flavored drink. Along with freshly squeezed lime juice, a generous pour of rum and a splash of simple syrup to round things out, this is the ultimate summer party cocktail. If you think to freeze some watermelon ahead of time, you can have a pitcher of watermelon daiquiris ready in ten minutes, any day you like.
INGREDIENTS
- 10cups 1-inch-cubed seedless watermelon (3½ pounds, from a watermelon that is at least 7 pounds)
- 1½cups white rum, plus more if desired
- ⅔cup freshly squeezed lime juice (from about 6 limes), plus lime wedges for garnish
- ½cup simple syrup or light agave syrup
- ½teaspoon kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal)
PREPARATION
- Step 1
Spread the watermelon cubes on a sheet pan or other tray and freeze until firm, about 3 hours. Once the cubes are frozen, transfer them to a freezer-safe container and store for up to 1 week.
- Step 2
Place 5 cups of the frozen watermelon cubes in a blender. Blend on low to crush some of the watermelon cubes. (It’s OK if they aren’t uniformly crushed.) Add ¾ cup rum, ⅓ cup lime juice, ¼ simple syrup and ¼ teaspoon salt. Blend on low, raising the speed and pausing to stir if necessary, until thick and slushy in texture.
- Step 3
Pour the mixture into 3 glasses and repeat with the remaining 5 cups watermelon, ¾ cup rum, ⅓ cup lime juice, ¼ cup simple syrup and ¼ teaspoon salt to make a second batch.
- Step 4
Serve the drinks cold, finished with an additional splash of rum if desired and garnished with lime wedges.
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