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Watermelon Slices with Lime-Honey Syrup
Cook: 2 mins
Cool: 1 hr
Chill: 2 hrs to 24 hrs
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons finely shredded lime peel
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 fresh serrano chile pepper, halved lengthwise
- 1 3-inch piece stick cinnamon
- 6 to 8 cups 1-inch pieces assorted (red, orange, and yellow) watermelons
- Lime twists/curls (optional)
Directions
1. For syrup:In a small saucepan, combine lime peel, lime juice, honey, chile pepper, and stick cinnamon. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Cool to room temperature. Cover; chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
2. Just before serving, strain syrup; discard chile pepper and seeds and stick cinnamon. Arrange watermelon pieces in champagne flutes or wine glasses. Drizzle syrup over melon. If you like, garnish with lime twists/curls. Makes 12 servings.
