Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredients |
|---|---|
| 4 pounds | red or yellow watermelon, plus more wedges for garnish |
| 1 cup | freshly squeezed lime juice (10 limes), plus wedges for garnish |
| 1 cup | Ginger Syrup (recipe follows) |
| 1 3/4 cups | sugar |
| 1 six-inch piece | ginger, peeled and thinly sliced lengthwise |
Directions
1. Remove the rind and any loose seeds from the watermelon. Place the flesh in a juice extractor, and process, extracting 3 cups watermelon juice. 2. Transfer juice to a large pitcher. Add the remaining ingredients, and stir to combine. Fill pitcher with ice. Garnish with watermelon and lime wedges. Serve. Ginger Syrup: The strength of the syrup will depend on the amount of time it steeps. 1. In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, ginger, and 3 1/2 cups water; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook until the sugar has completely dissolved, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook 5 minutes more. Remove saucepan from heat, and let syrup stand about 30 minutes. Remove and discard the ginger. Store syrup in an airtight container, refrigerated, up to 2 months. Makes 4 cups.
Source: Martha Stewart Living website at http://www.marthastewart.com