WATERMELON-JALAPENO COOLER

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Watermelon-Jalapeno Cooler image

Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Categories     beverage

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 jalapeno, stemmed, seeded
2 sprigs fresh thyme
5 cups chopped, seeded watermelon
Ice, for serving

Steps:

  • Combine 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water in a medium saucepan and cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves, about 4 minutes. Add the jalapeno and thyme and let it infuse for 5 minutes. Remove the jalapeno and thyme and set aside.
  • Pour the simple syrup and chopped watermelon into a blender. Blend until very smooth, about 2 minutes. Serve cold over ice and garnish with the sugary sprigs of thyme.

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