Welcome Spring, AGAIN!

Warming back up.  Here's a refreshing recipe to try. 

(more grown-up than sticking a bottle into a whole melon!)

Spiked Watermelon Balls

Ingredients
1/4 watermelon small and ripe
1/3 cup water
1/2 cup light rum
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup fresh squeezed lime juice
1 teaspoon grated lime peel
Instructions
Bring the water to a boil. Stir in sugar and simmer for 3 minutes. Add the rum and simmer for another 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool somewhat before adding the lime juice and the grated lime peel. Cut melons into balls with a melon baller. Pour the syrup over the fruit, mix gently, cover and chill for several hours before serving.
Servings
Makes 8-10 servings.



Source: National Watermelon Promotion Board