Watermelon Agua Fresca

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Ingredients

  • 1 watermelon (7lb) or a 7-pound piece
  • 1/3 cup lime juice
  • 3 to 5 Tbsp sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups cold water
  • ice cubes
  • Lime wedges (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Cut rind off melon and discard. Cut lesh into about 1" cubes. Puree melon, a portion at a time, in a blender or food processor.

Pour through a strainer into a 2-3 quart pitcher or bowl to remove seeds.

Mix melon puree with lime juice, sugar to taste, and water. Pour into glasses over ice cubes.

Garnish with lime wedges.