Categories: fruit

Ingredients

• 1/2 (6-lb.) red watermelon
• 1/2 (6-lb.) yellow watermelon
• 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 10 to 12 lemons)
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup vodka
• 1/3 cup black raspberry liqueur
• Pinch of fine sea salt
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
• Garnish: fresh mint sprigs

Directions

1. Scoop watermelons into balls using various size melon ballers, and place watermelon in a large bowl.

2. Whisk together lemon juice and next 4 ingredients in a medium bowl until sugar dissolves. Pour lemon juice mixture over watermelon balls; gently stir to coat. Cover and chill 1 to 2 hours.

3. Gently toss watermelon balls. Sprinkle with chopped fresh mint. Serve immediately with a slotted spoon.

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