watermelon lemonade

[greencow]

a few years ago, my work friends and i would have lunch at "the country club" (actually it is open to the public but that's what it's called) and in the summer we'd drink watermelon lemonade spiked with vodka. i've been wanting to recreate this, and see many different variations but have no idea what is a good one

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[femymonkey]

4 cups cubed seedless watermelon
1 cans frozen lemonade concentrate (12 oz)
2 cups water (approx)

Put watermelon in blender and blend until smooth. I like to strain mine. My mom doesn't. I guess it depends on the watermelon you use. Anyway, put the blended watermelon & lemondade in a pitcher/punch bowl. Add the water in increments until it's just right for you! We don't add the vodka to the entire mix, just to our own glasses cause the kids love it too!

[greencow]

thanks!

how big of a watermelon is 4 cups?

[jay_m_elle]

It'd be about half of a medium sized watermelon. A lot of grocery stores sell it already sliced but it's really expensive that way.

[greencow]

yea. i have bought pre sliced watermelon from trader joe's. but i'd rather buy a whole or half of a watermelon which would be cheaper.

[illsmileforyou]

That sounds so yummy!

If only I weren't allergic to watermelon.. :\

[greencow]

damn. that sucks. i've never known anyone who was allergic to watermelon.

[illsmileforyou]

Heh. I'm allergic to all melon, bananas, avocados, and walnuts. Watermelon is so bad that I can't even touch the flesh without developing a rash and an itch (I learned that while making fruit salad w/ melonballs for a party I was throwing a few weeks ago!). I still eat bananas and avocados in moderation because my allergies aren't too bad- but melon makes me miserable. It sucks.

[sandramort]

How about doing that thing where you cut a hole in the melon, pour in the vodka and let it marinate... then use that in the lemonade?

I call this "Episcopalian Lemonade..."

[koloratur]

Because it's full of gin ;)

Take a large Collins glass (at least 14 oz). Add 2 oz of gin (I used Bombay Sapphire), ice cubes, and cubed watermelon. Top with carbonated pink italian (or french) lemonade. Enjoy!