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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 120 Minutes |
Ready In: 135 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Mexican aguas frescas, or fresh waters, made from all kinds of fresh fruit, flowers, or herbs, are a great way to beat the heat. This cantaloupe version gets additional vim from a splash of club soda. Ingredients:
1 (4-pound) cantaloupe, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 8 cups) |
1 1/2 cups water |
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice |
1 tablespoon sugar |
1 quart chilled club soda or seltzer |
garnish: lime wedges; honeydew melon slices |
Directions:
1. Purée cantaloupe in batches with water in a blender. Transfer to a colander lined with a kitchen towel (not terry cloth) or fine cheesecloth set over a deep bowl and let drain 1 hour. Gather ends of towel and very gently squeeze any remaining juice from melon, then discard solids.
2. Stir in lime juice, sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt and chill 1 hour.
3. Divide among 8 (10-ounces) glasses and top off with club soda.
4. Cooks' note: Drink, without club soda, can be made 4 days ahead and chilled. Add soda just before serving.
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