Watermelon Jalapeno Lemonade

• 2 1/2 cups lemon juice
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 jalapeno, seeded, deveined and chopped
• 1/2 seedless watermelon, chopped
• 16 fresh mint leaves, optional
• Ice
• Lemon slices, for serving

1. In batches, combine 12 cups water, the lemon juice, sugar, jalapeno, watermelon and mint, if using, in a blender.
2. Blend to a puree.
3. Allow the puree to steep for 10 minutes before straining it through a fine mesh sieve.
4. Chill well.
5. Serve chilled, with ice and a lemon slice floating at the top.

lemon juice, sugar, watermelon, mint, lemon slices

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/watermelon-jalapeno-lemonade.html (may not work)