Summer Watermelon Situation

• 8 cups diced watermelon (about 1/2 of a small watermelon), plus slices for garnish
• 8 ounces lemon vodka, chilled
• 7 ounces simple syrup, recipe follows
• 1 (17.5-ounce) can coconut juice
• 1 lemon
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water

1. Chill watermelon in the freezer for 30 minutes.
2. Put all the ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth.
3. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon.
4. Serve very cold in a chilled glass, and garnish with watermelon or lemon slices.
5. Put the sugar and water in a small saucepan.
6. Cook over low heat, stirring, until the sugar dissolves.
7. (Alternatively, heat in the microwave.)
8. Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
9. Yield: about 1 1/2 cups

watermelon, lemon vodka, simple syrup, coconut juice, lemon, sugar, water

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/summer-watermelon-situation-recipe.html (may not work)