Watermelon Soda

Ingredients

• 4 cups fresh watermelon, cubed (about 1 medium watermelon)
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (approximately 1 lime)
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust based on the sweetness of the watermelon)
• 2 cups carbonated water (club soda or sparkling water)
• Ice for serving
• Mint leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Cut the watermelon in half and scoop out the flesh. Remove seeds as necessary.
2. In a blender, add the watermelon cubes and blend until smooth, about 30 seconds.
3. Pour the blended watermelon through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a large bowl or pitcher to remove the pulp.
4. Stir in the fresh lime juice and granulated sugar into the watermelon juice until dissolved.
5. Slowly pour in the carbonated water to the watermelon mixture and stir gently to combine.
6. Fill glasses with ice and pour the watermelon soda over the ice. Garnish with mint leaves if desired.

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