Watermelon Cooler

Method4 steps · about 5 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Choose either the cooler route or the cocktail route for one batch. For the cooler, put the 2–3 cups deseeded watermelon in a blender with either its four ice cubes OR ¼ cup ice-cold water (¼ cup). Add the optional mint leaves if using. Blend on high for 1 minute, then taste.

   Uses 2–3 cups deseeded watermelon chunks, for the cooler · 4 cooler ice cubes, only for the ice option · ¼ cup cold water, only instead of the cooler ice · Mint leaves, optional for the cooler

2. 2

   Step 2: For the cooler only, if the watermelon is not sweet enough, blend in 1 tsp sugar OR 1 tsp honey. Leave both out if the fruit is already sweet. This cooler batch serves two.

   Uses Only the cooler output when that route is selected · 1 tsp sugar, only if needed and instead of honey · 1 tsp honey, only if needed and instead of sugar

3. 3

   Step 3: For the cocktail route instead, put its separate 3 cups deseeded watermelon, four ice cubes and 2–3 shots of either vodka OR rum in the blender. Blend until smooth. Skip the cooler route and its stocks when making this cocktail batch.

   Uses 3 cups deseeded watermelon chunks, for the cocktail · 4 ice cubes, for the cocktail · 2–3 shots vodka OR rum, for the cocktail; choose one spirit

4. 4

   Step 4: Pour the chosen cooler or cocktail into glasses and enjoy cold.

   Uses Only the selected two-serving cooler batch · Only the selected cocktail batch