Melon Mojito Slush

What a fun party recipe. . .you serve the slush out of the watermelon!!! sounds fabulous. . .from dierberg's.

To make the watermelon punch bowl , remove thin slice from bottom of melon , allowing it to stand upright.

Cut off the top of melon.

Scoop out melon , leaving about 1 inch shell.

Reserve all melon.

Turn melon bowl upside down in a large bowl to drain.

Cover and chill.

In a medium saucepan , combine mint leaves and sugar.

Using back of wooden spoon , mash mint with sugar until leaves are bruised.

Add water.

Bring to a boil stirring occasionally over medium heat.

Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.

Remove from heat and let steep for 10 minutes , then strain.

In food processor , puree melon in batches to a total of 10 cups of melon puree.

Place puree in large bowl , add mint syrup , limeade and rum.

Stir.

Pour into freezer containers and freeze overnight.

Right before the party , scoop slush into hollowed out melon with a scoop for serving.

seedless watermelon, fresh mint leaves, sugar, water, frozen limeade concentrate, light rum, mint sprig