Ingredients

8 cups chopped seedless watermelon (about 6 pounds) 

1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 4 limes) 

2 tablespoons sugar, plus 2 tablespoons more, if needed 

1/2 cup vodka (optional) 

Mint leaves 

Preparation

Working in batches, puree in blender watermelon with lime juice and sugar until smooth. Add more sugar, if needed.

Transfer puree to a pitcher; add vodka, if desired. Cover; chill until ready to serve.

Stir; pour into tumblers, over ice. Garnish with mint.