Ingredients: 7 cups 2-inch pieces peeled seeded watermelon (from about 4 pounds) 1 cup simple syrup 1 cup fresh lemon juice 3 tablespoons grenadine 1 cup gin 3 cups ice cubes Optional garnish: lemon twists
Directions:1. Puree watermelon pieces in processor. Strain watermelon puree into large pitcher, pressing on solids in strainer to extract as much juice as possible. Discard any solids in strainer. Add simple syrup, lemon juice, and grenadine to pitcher; stir to blend. Stir in gin. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Refrigerate.) 2. Stir 3 cups ice cubes into watermelon lemonade. Pour into tall glasses. Garnish with lemon twists, if desired. |