is this heat for real? how about something summery and refreshing to cool you down...watermelon cooler

(serves 6-8)

1.3kg watermelon

2 tablespoons fresh mint

1 tablespoon castor 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

puree watermelon in 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 and serve!