3 cups of watermelon chunks, either seedless or seeded
1 c sugar
2 c water
3 springs of mint, plus more for garnishes
juice of ½ lime
3 jiggers of vodka
Instructions
Put watermelon chunks in the freezer for 1-3 hours.
Make a simple syrup by combining the sugar and water in a small saucepan over a medium flame. Gently swish the pan. Add mint springs. Cook for 3 minutes, gently swishing the pan to mix things up. Once sugar is dissolved, turn off the flame and remove the mint. Chill syrup. This is too much syrup and you could make less if you like. My prediction is that you will cut up more watermelon to make more chillers, so you will be happy to have some extra syrup.
Put watermelon, lime juice, vodka and ⅓ c simple syrup in a blender. Whiz until smooth. Taste and adjust if needed. Pour into chilled glasses and garnish with mint springs. Enjoy with good-looking people on a hot day!
Notes
Mocktail Version
Seriously good, just leave out the vodka
Recipe by Mamaguru at http://mamaguru.com/watermelon-chillers-cocktails-or-kid-friendly/