Recipe courtesy of Marcela Valladolid

Watermelon-Jalapeño Cooler

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  • Level: Easy
  • Total: 15 min
  • Active: 15 min
  • Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Directions

  1. Heat 1/2 cup each sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved. Add 1/2 stemmed jalapeño (remove seeds for less heat) and 2 sprigs thyme and let infuse, 5 minutes. Discard the jalapeño and set aside the thyme. Puree the simple syrup with 5 cups chopped seedless watermelon in a blender. Serve over ice and garnish with pieces of the reserved thyme.