Watermelon and Ginger Limeade

• Recipe by Bradford Thompson

Ingredients

1. 1/2 cup water
2. 1/4 cup sugar
3. 1 1/2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
4. 8 cups cubed seedless watermelon, plus 8 small wedges, for garnish (from an 8-pound watermelon)
5. 1/2 cup fresh lime juice

Directions

1. In a small saucepan, combine the water, sugar and ginger and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes. Strain the ginger syrup into a small bowl.
2. Puree the cubed watermelon in a food processor. Strain the puree through a fine sieve set over a bowl. Stir in the ginger syrup and the lime juice.
3. Fill 8 tall glasses with ice and add the limeade. Garnish with the melon wedges and serve.