Yield: 6 servings.
2 cups watermelon puree
1 cup fresh lemon juice
1 cup vodka
1 cup water
½ cup sugar
Mint leaves, for garnish
Combine watermelon puree, lemon juice, vodka, water, and sugar in a pitcher and mix well to dissolve the sugar. Serve over ice in glasses. Garnish with mint leaves.
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