Watermelon Lemonade

INGREDIENTS

• ½ cup white sugar
• ½ cup water
• 4 cups cubed watermelon
• 3 cups cold water
• ½ cup fresh lemon juice
• 6 cups ice cubes

DIRECTIONS

1. Place the watermelon into a blender. Cover, and puree until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve.
2. Bring sugar and ½ cup water to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in 3 cups of cold water and the lemon juice. Divide the ice into 12 glasses, and scoop 2 to 3 tablespoons of watermelon puree over the ice, then top with the lemonade. Gently stir before serving.