Aruban Island Cooler

A lovely drink using fruits of the island of Auba, in the Caribbean. Sit back and relax with this cool satisfying drink. Adapted from Recipe Island.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Yields: 7 1/2 cups

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups fresh pineapple, peeled and chopped
• 1 1⁄2 cups  ripe cantaloupe, seeded, peeled, chopped
• 1 1⁄2 cups  ripe papayas, seeded, peeled, chopped
• 3⁄4 cup  unsweetened  apricot nectar
• 1 1⁄2 cups  unsweetened pineapple juice
• 3⁄4 cup sparkling water
•  fresh lime juice, to taste (optional)
•  fresh mint leaves, to garnish (optional)

Directions

1. In blender or food processor, puree pineapple, cantaloupe and papaya until smooth.
2. With motor running, add apricot nectar, 1 cup pineapple juice and water. Transfer to pitcher.
3. Season with lime juice, if desired.
4. Add remaining pineapple juice to desired consistency or you can add more sparkling water if desired.
5. Pour into glasses filled about halfway up with crushed ice.
6. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if you like.