RUM WATERMELON COOLERS

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Bronson Van Wyck borrowed this recipe from his friend Susan Mason, a caterer in Savannah, Georgia. It's potent and refreshing. From Food and Wine

Provided by Pinay0618

Categories     Beverages

Time 30m

Yield 2 1/2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup water
1 cup fresh lime juice
3 cups white rum
4 cups seedless watermelon, chunks (one-quarter of a watermelon)
8 cups crushed ice
watermelon spears and mint sprig, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Bring to a simmer over moderate heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat and let cool.
  • In a blender, combine half of the sugar syrup with half of the lime juice, rum and watermelon chunks and blend until combined. Add half of the ice and blend until smooth, then pour into a large pitcher. Repeat with the remaining ingredients. Serve in chilled glasses, garnished with watermelon spears and topped with mint sprigs.
  • The watermelon mixture can be blended earlier in the day and refrigerated. Blend with ice just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 947.2, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 23.7, Carbohydrate 86.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 76.9, Protein 1.9

Raynard Ford
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I would definitely recommend this drink to anyone looking for a refreshing and easy-to-make summer cocktail.


Turmet Mathew
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This drink was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors.


Lima Pori
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I thought this drink was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Muzammil Adezian
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This drink was really easy to make and it was so refreshing! I'll definitely be making it again.


Midas Gold
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I followed the recipe exactly and the drink turned out great! I would definitely make it again.


Shulka Fizzy
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This drink was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Jahanzib Raja
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I'm not a big fan of watermelon, but this drink was delicious! The rum and mint really balanced out the sweetness of the watermelon.


Cassidy Carter
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I made this drink for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Aslam Khan
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Easy to make and so good!


FREDRICK SIEKYIRE
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This drink was so refreshing and perfect for a hot summer day! I loved the combination of watermelon and rum, and the mint added a nice touch of flavor.