watermelon cooler

i woke up 

this morning

in the pink

peonies

bubble gum

flamingoes

preppy handbook

PINK

this refreshing cocktail

made with 

vodka
although

more wonka than warsaw

will put you

in the PINK too!

NOTE:  this takes a bit of forethought as it uses "homemade" watermelon vodka

 watermelon cooler

(printable recipe)

3 TBS watermelon vodka (recipe follows)

1 tsp granulated sugar

1/4 cup watermelon dice
1/2 lime
2 mint leaves
tonic water
ice
place watermelon, mint, sugar and lime in the bottom of a highball or old fashioned glass.  muddle until the lime has been completely juiced, the mint has begun to give off scent, yet the watermelon has not been pulverized.  add a few ice cubes and pour the watermelon vodka over.  add enough tonic water to fill the glass. give a good stir and serve.
watermelon vodka
1 1/2 cups watermelon candies (i used these)--but i believe jolly ranchers would work well too
3 cups vodka
place the candies in the bottom of a large jar.  add the vodka. let sit in a cool dark place for about 3 days or until the candies are dissolved (may take less time).  Use as desired.