Frozen Watermelon Mojito

• servings: Servings: 2

Ingredients

1 pound (a scant 4 cups) watermelon in 1-inch cubes (from about 2 pounds with rind on)

1/2 cup fresh lime juice (from 2 to 3 limes), plus wedges for serving

1 to 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

3 to 4 ounces (6 to 8 tablespoons) white rum

Leaves from 1 to 2 sprigs of fresh mint, plus extra for garnish

Two splashes of seltzer (optional)

Directions

Spread watermelon cubes on a tray lined with plastic wrap or parchment (for easiest removal) and chill in freezer until frozen. Add sugar to lime juice and stir to combine; sugar should dissolve in a minute or two. Place frozen watermelon, sweetened lime juice, and rum in blender and blend until thick but smooth. Add mint and pulse a few more times, so that is chopped but not pureed. Pour into two glasses. Top with a splash of seltzer if you wish, finish with lime wedges and extra mint. Repeat all summer.