Drinks Nonalcoholic Drinks Watermelon and Ginger Limeade Be the first to rate & review! Nonalcoholic Drinks By Bradford Thompson Bradford Thompson Bradford Thompson is a James Beard Award-winning chef and entrepreneur based in New York. He founded full-service culinary consulting company Bellyfull Hospitality and co-owns Jules Gourmet Foods, a line of Jamaican sauces and seasonings. Bradford has appeared in The New York Times and on Food Network. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 27, 2018 Rate PRINT Share Photo: © Catherine Ledner Total Time: 30 mins Yield: 8 Ingredients 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger 8 cups cubed seedless watermelon, plus 8 small wedges, for garnish (from an 8-pound watermelon) 1/2 cup fresh lime juice Directions In a small saucepan, combine the water, sugar and ginger and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes. Strain the ginger syrup into a small bowl. Puree the cubed watermelon in a food processor. Strain the puree through a fine sieve set over a bowl. Stir in the ginger syrup and the lime juice. Fill 8 tall glasses with ice and add the limeade. Garnish with the melon wedges and serve. Originally appeared: June 2005 Rate It Print