Melon Cooler

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 or sugar
• substitute (Splenda, Equal, Sweet-n-Low or agave nectar)
• 1 quart chilled club soda or seltzer

Preparation

1) Purée cantaloupe in batches with water in a blender.

2) Transfer to a colander lined with a kitchen towel (not terry cloth) or fine cheesecloth over a deep bowl and let drain 1 hour.

3) Gather ends of towel and very gently squeeze any remaining juice from melon.

4) Discard solids.

5) Stir in lime juice, sugar, and 1/8 teaspoon salt and chill 1 hour.

6) Divide among 8 (10-ounce) glasses and top off with club soda.

 

Garnish with lime wedges or melon slices. Serves 8.