Spiked Watermelon Balls
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Ingredients
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup light rum
  • 1/3 cup lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon grated lime peel
  • 1/4 small, ripe watermelon
Directions
  1. In a small pot, bring the water to a boil over high heat. Stir in sugar, reduce the heat, and simmer for 3 minutes. Add the rum and simmer for another 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool somewhat before adding the lime juice and the grated lime peel. Cut the melon flesh into balls with a melon baller. In a bowl, pour the syrup over the fruit, mix gently, cover, and chill in the refrigerator for several hours before serving.