Agua Fresca De Melon (Cantaloupe)

Ingredients

• 1 large cantaloupe (melon)
• ¾ cup sugar
• 5 cups water
• 1 lime (optional)

Steps

1. 1

   Peel the cantaloupe and remove the seeds using a spoon.

2. 2

   Cut into large chunks.

3. 3

   Optional, reserve a few slices of melon and cut into small cubes to garnish your drinks with.

4. 4

   In a blender, blend half of the cantaloupe with 2 cups of the water, the lime juice (if using any) and half the sugar at high speed until smooth.

5. 5

   Transfer the juice into a jar and repeat process with the other half of the cantaloupe.

6. 6

   Taste for sweetness and adjust if necessary.

7. 7

   Refrigerate for 1 hour or longer. Fill a glass with ice, pour in the agua fresca, garnish with a chunk of cantaloupe, or a mint sprig, and serve.