Watermelon in Rose-Lime Syrup

Ingredients

Simple Syrup (see recipe below)
1 small seedless watermelon
Fresh squeezed lime juice to taste
1 to 2 tablespoons rosewater
Coarse salt or sea salt (optional)
Ice cubes


Method

1. Make Simple Syrup.
   
2. Remove rind and any seeds from the watermelon. Cut the watermelon into roughly 1/4 to 1/2-inch cubes and place in a large bowl.
   
3. Add lime juice, rose water, and a pinch of salt.
   
4. Add approximately 1 cup of ice cubes per pound of watermelon.
   
5. Set the bowl in the refrigerator for approximately 2 hours or until the ice cubed have mostly melted.

When ready to serve. remove from refrigerator and add any additional lime juice and/or rose water as needed for your taste. Serve immediately in glasses or bowls with a spoon on the side.


Simple Syrup
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup water

In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and water. Boil for 5 minutes, without stirring; remove from heat and let cool before using. This syrup mixture will keep for several weeks in the refrigerator.