Watermelon Agua Fresca

Watermelon Agua Fresca 7 - 8 cups cubed watermelon (seeded) 1 - cup water 1/2 - cup prepared simple syrup chopped mint leaves, optional blender To prepare the Simple Syrup: In a medium saucepan combine one cup sugar and one cup water. Bring to a boil, stirring, until sugar has dissolved. Allow to cool. While the simple syrup is cooling. Cut and seed the watermelon. Place watermelon, water and prepard simple syrup in a blender and puree. Puree until everything is mixed together. Pour mixture through a medium strainer into a bowl then pour into a pitcher. Serve over ice and enjoy.