Ingredients
- 1 large melon, cut into 1-in chunks (should be equivalent to 8 c)
- 2 tbsp sugar, or as needed
- 2 tbsp lime juice, freshly squeezed (can add more if needed)
- 1 ½ c chilled club soda or water
- Mint sprigs, for serving
Directions
Purée melon in a food processor or blender. Add 2 tbsp sugar and 2 tbsp lime juice and process to dissolve sugar. Taste and add more sugar or lime juice if needed. Transfer to a large pitcher. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled, at least 2 hours or overnight.
Just before serving, stir in club soda. Serve chilled, and garnish each serving with a mint sprig, if using.
Honeydew Agua Fresca: Substitute 8 c ripe honeydew melon chunks (1 small honeydew melon) for cantaloupe.
Mango or Peach Agua Fresca: Substitute 8 c ripe mango chunks or peach slices (about 8 mangoes or 10 peaches) for cantaloupe.
Strawberry Agua Fresca: Substitute 8 c stemmed and sliced strawberries for cantaloupe.
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