Watermelon Agua Fresca - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 cups watermelon (cubed, seeded, and divided)
1 cup water, divided
1/3 cup sugar, divided
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 liter club soda or 1 liter seltzer water, well chilled
lime slice, for garnish

Preparation

Combine half the watermelon, half the water and half the sugar in a blender; puree.
Pour through a coarse strainer into a large container.
Repeat with the remaining watermelon, water and sugar.
Stir in lime juice.
Refrigerate until well chilled, about 4 hours.
To serve, stir in club soda (or seltzer) and garnish with lime.
MAKE AHEAD TIP: Prepare through Step 1, cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.