Tipsy Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

• 1 (6-pound) watermelon
• halved lengthwise
• 1 cup lemon juice
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup vodka
• 1/3 cup creme de cassis
• Pinch of fine sea salt
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint

Instructions

1. To prepare the watermelon, using a large ice cream scoop, remove the watermelon flesh from the rind and place the balls in a large bowl.
2. Reserve the scooped-out rind of one of the watermelon halves to use as serving bowl.
3. To make the dressing, whisk the lemon juice and sugar in a bowl until the sugar dissolves.
4. Whisk in the vodka and creme de cassis.
5. Season the mixture with a pinch of salt.
6. Pour the mixture over the watermelon and gently stir to combine and coat the balls.
7. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour and up to 2 hours.
8. When ready to serve, gently toss the watermelon balls once again to redistribute the liquid.
9. Transfer them to the reserved scooped-out watermelon bowl.
10. Sprinkle with chopped fresh mint and serve.