THE HEATWAVE

It's hotter than hell in Hell's Kitchen, so we're keeping it cool with a watermelon/jalapeno cocktail.

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4 cups semi-frozen seedless watermelon cut into 2-3 inch chunks

1/4 cup mint leaves

juice of 1/2 a lime

1-2 teaspoons minced, fresh jalapeno (NO SEEDS!)

1/4 cup (or more) vodka

4 ice cubes

Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Garnish glasses with a slice of lime and a sprig of mint.
Makes 4 drinks.