Melon Agua Fresca

NOTES: Very ripe cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelon all make delicious aguas frescas.

Yield: Makes about 2 1/2 quarts

Ingredients

• 5  cups  cubed peeled, seeded melon (from about 3 lb. melon; see notes)
• 1/2 to 3/4  cup sugar
• 1/3 to 1/2  cup lime juice

Preparation

In a blender, whirl melon, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1 cup water until very smooth. Pour into a large pitcher (at least 3 qt.). Whisk in 1/3 cup lime juice, 7 cups water, and more sugar and lime juice to taste. Chill until cold, at least 1 hour or up to 1 day. Serve over ice.

Nutritional analysis per cup.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

64 (3% from fat)

Protein:

0.6g

Fat:

0.2g (sat 0.0)

Carbohydrate:

16g

Fiber:

0.5g

Sodium:

7.5mg

Cholesterol:

0.0mg