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Ingredients

• 1 ripe cantaloupe melon (about 1.3 kg)
• 1.5 l cold water
• 70 g sugar, or to taste
• 1 lime, juiced (optional)
• ice, to serve

Method

1. Halve the melon, scoop out the seeds and cut away the skin. Chop the flesh into chunks.
2. Blend the melon with 500 ml of the water and the sugar until completely smooth.
3. Pour into a large jug through a sieve if you like it smooth, or leave the pulp in for a more rustic drink. Stir in the rest of the water and the lime juice.
4. Taste and add more sugar if the melon isn’t very sweet. Chill and serve over plenty of ice, stirring before pouring.

Tips

• Choose a melon that smells sweet at the stem end and feels heavy for its size.
• Best within a day; the pulp settles, so always stir before serving.

Sources

Written in our own words after cross-checking these recipes:

Mexican Food Journal Maricruz Avalos