Watermelon Limeade

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup fine turbinado sugar
  • 4 cups cubed watermelon flesh
  • 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 cup soda water

Preparation

Step 1

Make a simple syrup by combining the sugar with 1 cup water in a small saucepan over low heat. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from the ehat and let cool.

Place the watermelon in a blender, making sure to tightly ram the cubes down so the blender can do its magic. Puree the watermelon into watermelon water. Pour it into a pitcher and add the lime juice. Add 3 tablespoons of the simple syrup and reserve the rest for another use.

To Serve, fill 6 pint glasses with ice and pour the watermelon limeade into each, up to an inch from the top. Top each glass with soda water and garnish with a slice of lime.