Berry-Melon Agua Fresca

Sweet-tart aguas frescas, served all over Mexico, make great summer coolers. Prep Time: 20 minutes. Notes: Substitute cantaloupe or watermelon for the honeydew; add sugar gradually to avoid oversweetening.

Yield: Makes about 5 cups (4 servings)

Ingredients

• 2  cups  peeled honeydew melon chunks (see notes)
• 1  cup  sliced fresh strawberries
• 1  cup  fresh raspberries
• About 1/3 cup sugar
• About 1/3 cup fresh lime juice

Preparation

1. In a blender, combine fruit and 2 cups cold water. Whirl until puréed and add sugar and lime juice to taste.

2. Pour mixture through a strainer into a serving pitcher. Serve cold.

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

124 (2.9% from fat)

Protein:

0.9g

Fat:

0.4g (sat 0.0)

Carbohydrate:

32g

Fiber:

0.0g

Sodium:

12mg

Cholesterol:

0.0mg