Watermelon Agua Fresca

This refreshing drink is served by roadside vendors all over Mexico. Not too much fruit, not too much sugar, just a beautiful way to quench your thirst on a summer day. From 'EatingWell.com' and posted for ZWT5. NOTE: Prep time DOES NOT include 4 hour chill time.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 10
• Yields: 10 1 cup servings

Ingredients

• 8  cups watermelon (cubed, seeded, and divided)
• 1  cup water, divided
• 1⁄3 cup sugar, divided
• 1⁄4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1  liter  club soda or 1  liter seltzer water, well chilled
•  lime slice, for garnish

Directions

1. Combine half the watermelon, half the water and half the sugar in a blender; puree.
2. Pour through a coarse strainer into a large container.
3. Repeat with the remaining watermelon, water and sugar.
4. Stir in lime juice.
5. Refrigerate until well chilled, about 4 hours.
6. To serve, stir in club soda (or seltzer) and garnish with lime.
7. MAKE AHEAD TIP: Prepare through Step 1, cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.