Watermelon Martini

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 4 cups cubed seedless watermelon
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• Ice
• 1 bottle sparkling water
• 4 ounces citrus vodka, optional

1. In a small saucepan combine the sugar with 1/2 cup water.
2. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then remove from the heat and let cool.
3. In a blender add the watermelon, 2 tablespoons of the sugar syrup and the lemon juice and puree until smooth.
4. Strain through fine mesh sieve into a bowl and discard the pulp.
5. Fill a pitcher with ice, add the watermelon mixture and stir until chilled.
6. Pour into chilled martini glasses and top with seltzer.
7. Add vodka, if desired.

sugar, water, seedless watermelon, lemon juice, water, vodka

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sandra-lee/watermelon-martini-recipe.html (may not work)