SUMMER EVENING WATERMELON COCKTAIL

The heat is off the day—sunset promises a cooler screen porch evening.  Stir up a pitcher of this sweet, citrusy cocktail, fill the glasses with ice, and watch the fireflies.  Recipe makes four cocktails.  Purists might want to strain the mixture before serving—but some of us like the fruit as is!

• 2 1/2 cups diced, seedless watermelon
• 1 cup rum—light or dark
• ¼ cup orange liqueur, Triple Sec, etc
• Juice of 2 limes
• Lime slices for garnish

Blend watermelon pieces until purèed.  Pour into chilled pitcher with a few ice cubes.  Add rum, liqueur and lime juice.  Stir very well and serve in ice-filled glasses.  Garnish with lime wedges or slices. 

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