Watermelon Lime Cooler

Ingredients

• 4 cups watermelon, cubed and frozen
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1 cup sparkling water
• fresh mint leaves for garnish

Method

1. 1

   Cube fresh watermelon and freeze it solid on a tray ahead of time — using frozen watermelon cubes in place of regular ice is what keeps this drink from turning watery and diluted as the ice melts; melting watermelon cubes only add more watermelon flavor instead of plain water.

2. 2

   Blend the frozen watermelon cubes with lime juice until smooth and slushy.

3. 3

   Divide between two glasses.

4. 4

   Top each with sparkling water and stir gently.

5. 5

   Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve immediately.