Watermelon Cooler

This drink blends frozen watermelon cubes with frozen raspberry lemonade concentrate, lime juice and ice, then adds club soda (and vodka, if you wish.)

Ingredients:

• 3 cups frozen watermelon cubes
• 2/3 cup frozen raspberry lemonade concentrate
• 2 tsp. lime juice
• 1 cup ice
• 1 c. sparkling water
• 3 to 4 T. vodka (optional)

Directions:

Whirl together watermelon, ice, lemonade concentrate and lime juice until smooth. Add club soda and vodka and blend briefly until mixed. Serve immediately with lemon or lime slices as a garnish.

Number of Servings: 3 large or 6 small

Notes from the Cook: Start the day before by freezing 1-inch cubes of watermelon on a tray (the sweeter the better!), then transferring them to a freezer bag until ready to use.