Melon Mojito Slush

Directions

1. 1
   To make the watermelon punch bowl, remove thin slice from bottom of melon, allowing it to stand upright.
2. 2
   Cut off the top of melon.
3. 3
   Scoop out melon, leaving about 1 inch shell; reserve all melon.
4. 4
   Turn melon bowl upside down in a large bowl to drain.
5. 5
   Cover and chill.
6. 6
   In a medium saucepan, combine mint leaves and sugar.
7. 7
   Using back of wooden spoon, mash mint with sugar until leaves are bruised.
8. 8
   Add water; bring to a boil stirring occasionally over medium heat.
9. 9
   Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
10. 10
    Remove from heat and let steep for 10 minutes, then strain.
11. 11
    In food processor, puree melon in batches to a total of 10 cups of melon puree.
12. 12
    Place puree in large bowl, add mint syrup, limeade and rum; stir.
13. 13
    Pour into freezer containers and freeze overnight.
14. 14
    Right before the party, scoop slush into hollowed out melon with a scoop for serving.