Three Sheets To The Watermelon

Take one of the watermelon halves and, using a fork or knife, score the red interior in one direction and then the other, creating a grid of squares. (Refrigerate the remaining half for other uses.) Slowly pour 1 cup of the tequila into the scored melon half, taking care to spread it around. Let melon macerate overnight, or for a few hours, in refrigerator.

Scoop out 2 heaping tablespoons of the watermelon and add to a cocktail shaker 3/4 filled with ice. Be sure to get some liquid as well as chunks of fruit. Add the remaining ounce of tequila, the lime juice and the simple syrup. Shake vigorously so the melon chunks break up into slush and the drink chills, about 30 seconds. Pour into a 10-ounce rocks glass. Add more ice if needed.