Summer Watermelon Cooler

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   In a blender or food processor bowl combine the watermelon and the 1/3 cup syrup.

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   Cover and blend or process until smooth.

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   Press mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a medium bowl; discard pulp.

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   Cover and refrigerate mixture at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.

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   To serve, add ice cubes to ten 12-ounce glasses.

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   Pour enough watermelon mixture into glasses to fill half full.

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   Add enough carbonated water to fill glasses.

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   If desired, sweeten individual servings with additional syrup; stir to dissolve syrup.

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   Watermelon Ice Cubes:.

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    Use these cubes to keep coolers cold without thinning outflavor.

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    Cut 1-inch cubes from watermelon flesh.

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    Place the melon cubes in a single layer in a 15x10x1-inch baking pan.

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    Freeze for 1 to 2 hours or until firm.

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    If storing longer than 4 hours, transfer cubes to a self-sealing plastic freezer bag or freezer container and freeze until ready to use.

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