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Melon and Cucumber Aqua Fresca

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole cantaloupe cut into chunks (about 6 cups)
  • 3.5 cups water
  • 4 tbsp sugar diluted into half a cup of hot water
  • 1-2 limes Use 1 if you like it mild. I used 2
  • 1 cucumber sliced
  • Mint leaves for garnishing

Method
 

  1. In a blender, add cantaloupe and water and blend until smooth. Do this in batches.
  2. Pour through a fine strainer/cheesecloth and discard the pulp.
  3. Pour juice into a large pitcher and add lime juice.
  4. Sweetened with the sugar syrup according to taste.
  5. Add cucumber slices and keep chilled in the fridge until ready to serve.
  6. Garnish with mint before serving.