Watermelon Agua Fresca

Ingredients

• 10 cups peeled watermelon chunks, from about 2 melons

• 1 cup fresh lime juice

• 1 cup sugar

• 8 cups water

• Ice cubes

• Fresh watermelon or lime wedges and/or orange peel twists* (optional)

Directions

Add the melon in batches to a food processor or blender and puree until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides. Add the lime juice and sugar and process again.

Pour the melon mixture into a large serving container. Add the water and desired amount of ice; mix well. Add additional ice as needed. Serve in small cocktail glasses. Garnish, if desired, with watermelon or lime wedges and/or orange peel twists.

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