Twyla Sorrells's Recipe

Agua de Melon

Category: Beverages

Makes about 1 quart

This recipe is from: Mexico One Plate at a Time.

4 cups packed fresh melon... cantaloupe, honeydew melon, watermelon: peeled, and seeded, as appropriate
1/2 cup water, plus more if necessary
1/4 cup sugar, plus more if desired
About 2 tablespoons lime juice, plus more if desired

Scoop the fruit into a blender, then add the water, sugar and lime. Blend until smooth. Add more water, if necessary, to achieve a light, easy-to-drink consistency. Taste and season with more sugar and lime if you think necessary. Refrigerate to chill or serve over ice.

You can add extra flavorings, i.e. mint to honeydew, orange juice to cantaloupe, and blended raspberries to watermelon... be creative!