Watermelon Cooler

Serves 8

• 3 pounds watermelon
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint
• 1 tablespoon superfine sugar
• Ice cubes
• 1 1/4 cups ginger ale
• 1/4 cup vodka
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 3 or 4 splashes bitters
• Fresh mint, for garnish

1. Puree watermelon in a food processor. Muddle mint with sugar in a large pitcher; fill with ice cubes. Stir in 2 cups puree, ginger ale, vodka, lemon juice, and bitters. Garnish with fresh mint.