Watermelon Ginger Punch

Ingredients

Preparation8 cups seedless watermelon cubes, divided

1/2 cup fresh lime juice

1/2 cup sugar 

2 tablespoons grated peeled fresh ginger

18 (1-inch) seedless watermelon balls

1 cup sparkling water, chilled

Cracked ice, optional

1. Put 4 cups watermelon in a blender; process until smooth. Strain through a sieve into a pitcher; discard solids. Repeat procedure with remaining watermelon cubes. Combine lime juice, sugar, and ginger in a bowl; stir with a whisk until sugar dissolves. Add lime juice mixture and watermelon balls to watermelon mixture; stir in sparkling water just before serving. Serve over cracked ice, if desired.