Watermelon Jalapeno Lemonade

Ingredients

• 16  mint leaves fresh
• 20 servings ice cubes 
• 1  jalapeño deveined seeded chopped
• 1 slices optional: lemon for serving
• 2.5 cups juice of lemon 
• 1.5 cups sugar 
• 0.5  watermelon seedless chopped

Equipment

• sieve
• blender

Directions

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