Liz And Alissa Make Stuff

  Happy 4th of July, Americans! And happy July 4th, rest of the world! Whether you're celebrating or not, it's always a good day for potato salad, cole slaw, pasta salad and hamburgers. So join us for a summertime picnic, complete with punch for all ages and alllllll of our many opinions on picnic foods. Picnic Punch (You in the Face) 1 small watermelon cut into small chunks 1 English cucumber 3 1/2 cups water 1 cup sugar 1 small bunch fresh mint  1 cup lemon juice Vodka Juice the watermelon and cucumber separately in a juicer or blend in a blender and strain out the pulp. Keep separate.  Combine water, sugar and mint in a sauce pan and heat over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Let sit until cool. Remove mint. Combine watermelon juice in a pitcher with sugar water and lemon juice. Chill along with cucumber juice in fridge until cold. To serve, pour watermelon mixture in a glass over ice (add vodka for grown ups!) then add about an ounce of cucumber juice, pouring slowly so the cucumber juice floats on