Watermelon Juice

On a sticky Washington D.C. August afternoon, your best plan of action is to stop and buy an enormous watermelon on your way home from a walk in the park. When you get home, throw it in the blender. Pour over ice. THAT's what I'm talking about.

This recipe makes two enormous pitchers' worth. Feel free to make less, but you'll wish you made more.

Watermelon Juice

One very large watermelon
Juice of one lemon
Juice of one lime
Several large sprigs of mint

Chop the watermelon into manageable slices. Scoop out the seeds with a fork; if you're like me you don't really care if a few seeds end up in the juice. Working in batches, whirl the watermelon, lemon and lime juice, and mint to taste in the blender or food processor. I like the slightly chunky texture achieved by using the food processor. We found that one sprig of mint per food processor batch was a good amount.

Drink sitting down in the shade.

Makes enough for two large pitchers.