The flavors of summer are celebrated in this very refreshing, not too sweet watermelon lemonade recipe. Perfect by itself on a hot day, or served with a splash of vodka for a delicious cocktail - this drink is summer in a glass.
Make a simple syrup by bringing the sugar and ½ cup water to boil in a small pan. Allow to simmer for a few minutes, then remove from heat.
Stir in the cold water, then pour into a pitcher and add the lemon juice and watermelon puree and stir to combine.
(to make the watermelon puree, just puree chopped pieces of melon in a food processor, then push through a fine mesh sieve to remove the seeds and pulp)
If using vodka, use a cocktail shaker to shake 1 part vodka with 4 parts lemonade and pour over ice, or fancy it up a bit and serve straight up in a chilled martini glass.