Rum Watermelon Coolers

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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 cup fresh lime juice
  • 3 cups white rum
  • 4 cups seedless watermelon, chunks (one-quarter of a watermelon)
  • 8 cups crushed ice
  • watermelon spears and mint sprig, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Bring to a simmer over moderate heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat and let cool.
  2. In a blender, combine half of the sugar syrup with half of the lime juice, rum and watermelon chunks and blend until combined. Add half of the ice and blend until smooth, then pour into a large pitcher. Repeat with the remaining ingredients. Serve in chilled glasses, garnished with watermelon spears and topped with mint sprigs.
  3. The watermelon mixture can be blended earlier in the day and refrigerated. Blend with ice just before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

112 kcal 6% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.1g 4% DV
Total Fat 6.6g 9% DV
Carbs 12.4g 5% DV
Fiber 1.6g 6% DV
Sugar 4.6g 9% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 21mg 1% DV
Potassium 184.5mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 14mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 22.5mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 12.7mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 35.8mg 3% DV
Iron 0.6mg 3% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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