Watermelon Smoothies | Recipes | Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet

Ingredients

• 1 pound seedless watermelon, cut up
• 8 ounces fresh strawberries, trimmed
• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• Simple syrup to taste (about 1/2 cup, instructions follow)
• 8 to 10 cups crushed ice
• 1 cup light rum (I use Cruzan)
• 1/2 cup extra dry vermouth
• For simple syrup, combine equal parts sugar and water in a saucepan, bring to a simmer, and then chill.