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Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint
- 1 tablespoon grated lime rind
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
- 12 cups cubed seeded watermelon
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Preparation
Step 1
1. Combine 1 1/4 cups water and sugar in a small saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook for 30 seconds or until sugar dissolves, stirring frequently.
2. Remove from heat; stir in mint, lime rind, and lemon rind. Let stand 20 minutes. Strain mixture through a fine mesh sieve over a bowl; discard solids.
3. Place one-third each of sugar syrup and watermelon in blender; process until smooth. Pour puree into a large pitcher. Repeat the procedure twice with remaining sugar syrup and watermelon. Stir in lime and lemon juice. Serve over ice, or refrigerate until ready to serve. Stir before serving.