Ingredients

2 lb watermelon, seedless, cut into chunks

2 cups ice cubes

¾ cup sugar, add more to taste

2 cups lemon juice, (roughly from 8 lemons or limes), or lime juice

1½ oz watermelon wedges, (1 wedge)

Preparation

Place the watermelon chunks in a blender. Puree until smooth.

Strain the watermelon through a fine-mesh sieve.

In a large pitcher or punch bowl, combine all ingredients except the ice cubes.

Stir until sugar has dissolved completely. Gradually add more sugar to taste as needed.

Keep chilled until ready to serve.

When ready to serve, stir in the ice cubes and either pour into glasses or have your guests help themselves.

Garnish with a watermelon wedge per serving.

To serve: