Watermelon Martinis

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 5 cups watermelon, seeds removed
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 1/4 cups vodka
• 2 ounces melon liqueur, optional
• 8 lemon twists, for garnish

1. Bring the sugar and water to a boil in a small saucepan and cook until the sugar has completely dissolved.
2. Let cool.
3. In a food processor, puree the watermelon flesh.
4. Add a little of the sugar syrup to sweeten, to taste.
5. Pour the pureed watermelon into 2 empty ice cube trays and freeze for at least 4 hours.
6. In a blender combine the frozen watermelon cubes, more simple syrup, to taste, lemon juice and vodka, melon liqueur and blend until smooth.
7. Pour into 8 frozen martini glasses and garnish with a lemon twist.

sugar, water, watermelon, lemon juice, vodka, melon liqueur, lemon twists

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/watermelon-martinis-recipe.html (may not work)