Ready in: < 30 minutes

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Ingredients

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* 3 cups chopped watermelon
* 4 cups water
* 3/4 cup granulated sugar
* 3/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (or more to taste)
* mint springs, for garnish
* grated fresh gingerroot, for garnish

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Methods:

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This beverage is like drinking watermelon with a zing. You do not have to boil the water, but it tastes better if you do. In a food processor, puree the watermelon with half of the water. Then run through a sieve to extract juice, pressing hard on the pulp. In a saucepan boil the remaining water and sugar until dissolved, about 5 minutes. Allow to cool, then stir all of the ingredients in a pitcher. Pour into tall glasses filled with ice, and garnish with the mint and a pinch of grated ginger. enjoy,

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This recipe for Watermelon Lime-Cooler serves/makes 4.