Copycat Chick-fil-A Watermelon Mint Lemonade

To make the mint simple syrup:

1. Combine 2 cups water, 1 cup sugar, and mint leaves in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat and stir until sugar has dissolved.
3. Once sugar has completely dissolved, remove from heat and allow mint to steep for 30 min to 1 hour.
4. Strain to remove the mint leaves. Reserve the mint syrup.

To make the watermelon mint lemonade:

1. Next, cut the watermelon into small pieces which can fit in a food processor. Remove and discard the rind.
2. Process all the watermelon until it is a smoothie-like consistency.
3. Strain into a pitcher to remove any seeds and pulp. (Depending on the size of the watermelon, this could take a couple batches).
4. Add 2 cups lemon juice and the mint simple syrup to the pitcher of watermelon juice and stir well. Serve over ice.