Cocktail of the Week (sorta): Watermelon Lemonade

Labor Day has come and gone. It's the last gasp of summer...although it will stay plenty warm here in Dallas for the next several weeks. Here's a drink that captures those lazy crazy days perfectly.

Watermelon Lemonade
Makes about 3 quarts

1 small watermelon
1 can frozen lemonade concentrate
Water and simple syrup to taste

Scoop the flesh from one watermelon and place in large bowl. In batches, pureé in a blender until smooth. Strain liquid through a sieve and place in a pitcher. Stir in lemonade concentrate. Add water and simple syrup until your ideal level of tart-sweetness is reached.

Make it a cocktail by spiking it with a little citrus vodka (maybe even sweet tea vodka). Now that's summer in a glass!