Melonrita

Directions

1. 1
   Combine all ingredients in a drink shaker.
2. 2
   Muddle the watermelon in the bottom of the shaker, and shake gently twice.
3. 3
   Rim a glass with the sugar and add the ice cubes.
4. 4
   Pour over ice and garnish with the watermelon wedge.
5. 5
   Reata Sweet & Sour Mix.
6. 6
   Makes 4 cups.
7. 7
   3 cups sugar.
8. 8
   4 cups water.
9. 9
   1 cinnamon stick.
10. 10
    1 1/2 cups lime juice, preferablly fresh squeezed.
11. 11
    In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, water and cinnamon, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.
12. 12
    Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then lower heat, add the lime juice and simmer 5 minutes.
13. 13
    Remove from the heat and let cool.
14. 14
    When cool, remove the cinnamon stick.
15. 15
    Store in an airtight container and refrigerate.