Ingredients
- 8 cups cubed seedless watermelon (3 lb.)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (from 4 limes)
- 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger (from 1 [4-in.] piece ginger)
- 1 cup pineapple juice, chilled
- 1 (12-oz.) can club soda, chilled
- 2 cups (16 oz.) vodka, rum, or tequila (optional)
How to Make It
Step 1
Process half of the watermelon in a blender until smooth, about 45 seconds. Pour through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher; discard solids. Repeat process with remaining watermelon.
Step 2
Whisk together sugar, lime juice, and ginger in a small bowl until sugar dissolves. Add mixture to strained watermelon in pitcher; stir in chilled pineapple juice. Chill mixture at least 2 hours or up to 2 days.
Step 3
Fill 8 highball glasses halfway with ice. Stir club soda and alcohol, if using, into watermelon mixture. Pour evenly into glasses.
Recipe from: Southern Living