Agua De Sandia (Watermelon Beverage) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 1/2 lbs watermelon, whole, plus
3 cups chopped watermelon
3 quarts water
2 cups sugar
1 1/2 quarts ice cubes

Preparation

Remove rind from watermelon, and cut into chunks.
In batches, blend water, sugar, watermelon and ice in a blender.
Pour into a large pitcher.