Strawberry Watermelon Rum Smoothies

Combine the watermelon, strawberries and lemon juice in a blender and blend until smooth. Blend in simple syrup to taste (I like it a little bit tart, but most people like it sweet).

Unless your blender is massive, split the fruit mixture into two parts. In the blender, combine half each of the fruit mixture, ice, rum and vermouth. Blend until smooth.

Transfer to a pitcher or serving glasses and blend the remaining ingredients. (If you are making half the drinks virgin, don’t forget to halve the total amount of rum and vermouth.)