Watermelon lemonade

Summer's making a last hurrah with temperatures in the mid-80s here. A perfect day for watermelon lemonade, and a perfect day for a lemonade stand. The girls had been begging for a lemonade stand for almost a year. After patiently waiting through the kitchen renovation, they finally had their day.

This was so delicious that it almost didn't make it to the lemonade stand. It would be a perfect summer party drink. With vodka for the grownups. Without for the kids. (Note: This is not a drink for kids with texture issues. The blended watermelon has a slightly pulpy consistency. I might try this as a granita next summer.)

Watermelon lemonade
(From epicurious.com)

8 cups 1-inch pieces seedless watermelon (from about 4 1/2 pounds)
1 cup fresh lemon juice

3 1/2 cups water
1 cup sugar
Ice cubes
Lemon wedges

Working in 2 batches, blend watermelon and lemon juice in processor or blender until smooth. Transfer to pitcher.

Bring 3 1/2 cups water and sugar to boil in medium saucepan over high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add hot syrup to pitcher with watermelon-lemon juice. Refrigerate until cold, about 2 hours. Fill tall glasses with ice. Pour watermelon lemonade over ice and garnish glasses with lemon wedges.