Cocktail Hour Ingredients for 8/24/10

Since I'm hosting the cocktail hour, I thought it might be nice to post the recipe for tonight's beverage. Perfect for a hot day this is a watermelon cooler from Daryl Robinson, host of the Cooking Network show "Drink Up"

Amy

Watermelon Cooler Cocktail Recipe

Ingredients
2 – 3 watermelon slices
1/4 oz lemon juice
1/2 oz simple syrup (1/2 water, 1/2 sugar mix)
2 oz rum (melon flavored)

Directions
Shake ingredients, serve in a Collins glass and garnish with a watermelon slice.
Club soda optional.