Watermelon Cocktail With Tequila-Spiked Ice Cubes

• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons thyme, fresh, finely chopped
• 6 cups seedless watermelon, diced into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 cup ice
• 1/2 cup tequila
• 2 tablespoons orange liqueur (such as Cointreau)
• 1/2 cup sugar (regular)

1. Make simple syrup: Bring granulated sugar and 1/4 cup water to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. When boiling, add thyme and stir for 1 minute. Let cool.
2. In a blender, put 3 cups watermelon, 1 cup of water and the ice, and blend for 2 minutes until finely pureed. Add syrup and blend for 1 more minute. Serve.
3. MAKE TEQUILA-SPIKED WATERMELON ICE CUBES AT LEAST 2 HOURS AHEAD (See below):.
4. To add tequila-spiked watermelon ice cubes: Place 3 cups watermelon cubes on a large baking sheet. Bring tequila, 1/2 cup water, orange liqueur and regular sugar to a boil, stirring constantly. Let cool to room temperature. Brush watermelon with mixture and freeze for 2 hours.

sugar, thyme, seedless watermelon, tequila, orange liqueur, sugar

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/watermelon-cocktail-with-tequila-spiked-ice-cubes-423210 (may not work)