With just the perfect amount of sweetness from the watermelon, a touch of tart lemon and refreshing mint flavour, this is sure to become your favourite summer beverage.

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Ingredients

½ cup white sugar

½ cup of water

4 cups cubed watermelon

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3 cups cold water

½ cup fresh lemon juice

6 cups of ice cubes

Method

• Place the watermelon into a blender. Cover, and puree until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve.
• Bring sugar and 1/2 cup water to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Stir in 3 cups of cold water and the lemon juice.
• Divide the ice into 12 glasses, and scoop 2 to 3 tablespoons of watermelon puree over the ice, then top with the lemonade.
• Gently stir before serving.

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