Agua Fresca De Sandia (fresh Watermelon Drink) Recipe

8 Cups Loosely-packed Seeded Watermelon Chunks
1/4 Cup Packed Fresh Mint Leaves
12 Ounces Sparkling Water
sugar
ice Cubes
mint Sprigs (for Garnish)

in A Blender, Purée The Watermelon In Batches, Adding The Mint Leaves To One Of The Batches. Pour The Watermelon Juice Into A Large Pitcher. Stir In The Sparkling Water And Taste. Add 1 Tablespoon Or More Of Sugar If Needed. Chill For At Least 1 Hour. Pour Over Ice In Tall Glasses And Garnish Each Glass With A Mint Sprig, If Desired.

variation
substitute Mangos Or Blood Oranges For The Watermelon.