Honeydew Melon Agua Fresca (Agua de Melon Verde)

Makes: 8 servings Serving Size: about 3/4 cup

Active Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 3 cups 1-inch honeydew chunks (from 1 large ripe melon, peeled)
• 4 cups water, divided
• 1/3 cup fresh lime juice, or more to taste
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• Ice for serving
• Lime slices for garnish

• PREPARAT

1. Working in batches if necessary, puree melon, 2 cups water, lime juice and sugar in a blender until smooth and the sugar has fully dissolved, about 45 seconds. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher. Add the remaining 2 cups water, stir well, and adjust the taste with more lime juice, if desired. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 1 day. To serve, stir well and pour into ice-filled glasses. Garnish with lime slices, if desired.

TIPS & NOTES

• Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.

NUTRITION

Per serving: 50 calories; 0 g fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 13 g carbohydrates; 6 g added sugars;12 g total sugars; 0 g protein; 1 g fiber; 15 mg sodium; 158 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (24% daily value)

Carbohydrate Servings: 1

Exchanges: 1/2 fruit, 1/2 other carbohydrate

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