Watermelon Lemonade - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup lemon juice
1 cup superfine sugar
4 1/2 cups water
3 cups chopped seeded watermelon
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
vodka, a shot to make a summertime cocktail (optional)

Preparation

In a blender, puree the watermelon with the corn syrup.
Strain to remove any bits of seed that remain.
Combine the lemon juice and sugar in a large pitcher.
Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Add the puree along with the water.
Serve over ice in tall glass.