Agua de Sandía (Watermelon Punch)

Name: Agua de Sandía (Watermelon Punch)
Total time: PT0D0H0M
Yield: makes 1 Gallon
Ingredients: 1 (8–10-lb.) watermelon (preferably yellow); 3-5 limes, quartered; 1 ⁄ 4 - 1 ⁄ 2 cups granulated sugar

Serves
makes 1 Gallon

CHRISTOPHER HIRSHEIMER

This summery Mexican beverage can be turned into a refreshing cocktail with the addition of Cachaça or white rum to taste.

Ingredients

1 (8–10-lb.) watermelon (preferably yellow)
3-5 limes, quartered
¹⁄₄ - ¹⁄₂ cups granulated sugar

Instructions

Step 1

Seed the watermelon, then purée the pulp in a blender or food processor. Strain into a large wide-mouth jar to catch stray seeds.

Step 2

Squeeze limes into jar, adding the rinds. Add sugar and 6–8 cups water and mix well. Adjust flavor with more sugar or limes, if you like. Add plenty of ice, then ladle into tall glasses.