Land of the Free Lemonade

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A refreshing combination of pureed watermelon & lemonade, garnished with some watermelon stars and with the addition of some blueberries for a Star-Spangled Celebration! Add citrus-infused vodka for a celebratory July 4^th cocktail!

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 cups fresh lemon juice (about 8 large lemons), 4 squeezed lemons reserved

4 cups chopped watermelon

Watermelon stars and blueberries to garnish, if desired

Preparation

Bring 6 cups water, sugar and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat, stirring occasionally. Remove saucepan from heat, add reserved lemons, cover, and let stand for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, puree chopped watermelon in a blender or food processor with 1 cup water.

Pour syrup and watermelon puree through a strainer into a pitcher. Stir in lemon juice. (Lemonade can be made up to 1 day ahead.) Serve over ice. Garnish with watermelon stars and blueberries if desired.

Add citrus-infused vodka for a refreshing adult cocktail!

http://homeiswheretheboatis.net/2012/06/27/a-star-spangled-celebration/