Watermelon Daiquiris

Ingredients

4 cups peeled, seeded, and chopped watermelon
3/4 cup chopped cored fresh pineapple
2 cups light rum
1 cup Ginger Syrup
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
4 cups ice cubes
Small, thin watermelon wedges, about 2 inches, for garnish
GINGER SYRUP:
5 cups sugar
2 1/2 cups water
2 cups thinly sliced peeled fresh ginger

Instructions

Put the watermelon and pineapple in plastic containers and place in the freezer until completely frozen, at least 4 hours. Also, place the rum in the freezer for at least 4 hours.

Combine 2 cups of the watermelon, 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons of the pineapple, 1 cup rum, 1/2 cup Ginger Syrup, and 1/4 cup lemon juice in a blender. Blend on high speed until well combined. Add 2 cups ice and blend until smooth. Pour into a pitcher. Repeat with the remaining ingredients. Serve in margarita glasses or other wide-mouthed, stemmed glasses. Garnish with watermelon wedges.

Makes about 2 quarts, 8 servings

GINGER SYRUP:
Combine the ingredients in a large saucepan over low heat. Simmer for 10 minutes, remove from the heat, and allow to cool. Once cool, strain out the ginger.

Makes about 1 quart