I just purchased some watermelon from the store and it’s delicious! I don’t think it’s quite in season here in Massachusetts. But it’s in season somewhere close. During my walk today I started to think about how I wanted to eat a slice. And then I realized that watermelon is a perfect compliment to pomegranate juice and oh ya, why not throw in some rum and turn it into a cocktail?

Ingredients:

1 cup chopped watermelon flesh, seeds removed

1 cup pomegranate juice

3 shots white rum (you can substitute tequila for something different)

1/2 cup ice (you can use 1/2 cup frozen strawberries instead if you want)

Fresh mint leaves for a garnish

Instructions:

Add watermelon, pomegranate juice, rum, and ice cubes (or frozen strawberries) to a blender. Cover and blend until mixture is smooth and all the ingredients are well incorporated. Pour into glasses and garnish with fresh mint leaves. Serves 2.

You can freeze the glasses until they are frosty. This will keep the drink extra cold. You can also make this in larger batches if you’re serving it to a crowd.

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