Watermelon with menthol candies
Instructions:
- Strain the lemon juice into a bowl and add the sugar. Stir to dissolve.
- Remove the skin and cut the watermelon flesh into cubes measuring about 11⁄2 inches.
- Transfer the melon and lemon syrup into a resealable bag or nonreactive bowl, then marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Put the candies between two sheets of parchment paper and crush with a rolling pin or other heavy utensil to make a fine powder.
- Drain the watermelon pieces and arrange on a servng dish. You can serve it on crushed ice, if you like. Serve the melon with the crushed candies in a separate bowl for guests to sprinkle.