Frozen Watermelon Lemonade

Ingredients

• 1.5 kg watermelon (peeled and cut into chunks and frozen overnight)
• 120 g sugar
• 450 ml water
• zest (use vegetable peeler and do not remove any of the white pith with the zest and juice of 4 medium to large lemons)
• pinch of salt
• soda water or spirits to top up as per your preference

Instructions

1. 1

   Make the syrup by placing the sugar, water and zest in a saucepan.

2. 2

   Bring it all to the boil while stirring and stir until the sugar has dissolved.

3. 3

   Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice and salt.

4. 4

   Cover and let it infuse until completely cooled down.

5. 5

   Pour through a sieve to remove the lemon peel.

6. 6

   Place a third of the watermelon chunks and lemon syrup in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth and slush like.

7. 7

   Repeat with the rest of the watermelon and syrup.

8. 8

   Pass it through a sieve to remove any possible watermelon pips.

9. 9

   Serve as a frozen drink or top up with soda water, sparkling wine or spirits as you prefer