Categories: Beverages

Ingredients

• 8 cups seeded and cubed watermelon (about 1 6-lb. melon)
• 1 cup honeysuckle vodka*
• 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 4 cups ice cubes
• 2 cups lemon-lime soft drink
• Garnishes: lime slices, diced watermelon, fresh mint leaves

Directions

1. Process watermelon in a blender or food processor until smooth. Pour through a fine wire-mesh strainer into a large pitcher, using back of a spoon to squeeze out juice; discard solids.
2. Stir vodka and next 2 ingredients into watermelon juice. Add ice, and top with soft drink; gently stir. Serve immediately.

3. *Light rum or plain vodka may be substituted.

4. makes 8 cups

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