makes
4
prep
10 minutes
difficulty
Easy
makes
4
serves
preparation
10
minutes
difficulty
Easy
level
Ingredients
- 400 g watermelon flesh
- 70 g caster sugar
- 4 tbsp brown sugar
- 200 ml dark rum (see Note)
- 2 large juicy limes, cut into 4 wedges each
- 320 ml cold ginger beer
- 4 highball glasses, chilled
Chilling time: overnight
Instructions
Process the watermelon and sugar in a blender until super smooth.
Pour this mix into a standard ice cube tray, transfer to your freezer and let it sit overnight. (They will freeze in about 4 – 5 hours, though, if you are in a hurry).
Once you are ready to make your drink, take your glasses and place 2 watermelon cubes in each.
Place the remaining cubes, the brown sugar and the rum into a blender and process until you have a slushy-like texture. Divide this mix among the glasses.
Squeeze 2 lime wedges into each glass, then top with the ginger beer.
Use a cocktail swirler or spoon to mix. Serve immediately.
Cook’s tips
• It’s best if you chill the rum in your freezer beforehand.
Photography by Benito Martin. Food styling by O Tama Carey. Prop styling by Lynsey Fryers. Food preparation by Nick Banbury.
This recipe is part of The seasonal cook: Watermelon column. View previous The seasonal cook columns and recipes.
Cook's Notes
Oven temperatures are for conventional; if using fan-forced (convection), reduce the temperature by 20˚C. | We use Australian tablespoons and cups: 1 teaspoon equals 5 ml; 1 tablespoon equals 20 ml; 1 cup equals 250 ml. | All herbs are fresh (unless specified) and cups are lightly packed. | All vegetables are medium size and peeled, unless specified. | All eggs are 55-60 g, unless specified.
