Watermelon Limeade

Ingredients

• 4 cups of seedless watermelon, cubed
• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 4-5 limes)
• 2 cups of cold or sparkling water
• 1/4 cup agave syrup or honey (adjust to taste)
• Fresh mint leaves for garnish
• Ice for serving

Instructions

1. Prepare the watermelon: Start by cutting the watermelon into cubes. Remove any seeds if necessary.
2. Blend: In a blender, combine the watermelon cubes with 1 cup of cold water. Blend on high until smooth.
3. Strain: Pour the blended watermelon mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a large pitcher, discarding any pulp or solids.
4. Add lime juice: Squeeze fresh limes until you have 1/2 cup of juice. Add the lime juice to the watermelon juice in the pitcher.
5. Sweeten: Stir in the agave syrup or honey until fully dissolved. Taste and adjust sweetness as needed.
6. Incorporate the remaining water: Add the remaining 1 cup of water to the pitcher, stirring to combine.
7. Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
8. Serve: Fill glasses with ice, pour the watermelon limeade over, and garnish with fresh mint leaves.