Fresh Melon Cooler

I love fresh fruit drinks of anykind, this recipe comes from one of my favorite chefs; Rick Bayless. The best part of this recipe, are the extra flavorings you can add; they are all good.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Yields: 1 quart

Ingredients

• 4  cups  packed fresh cantaloupe or 4  cups honeydew melon or 4  cups watermelon, peeled, and seeded
• 1⁄2 cup water, plus more if desired
• 1⁄4 cup sugar, plus more if desired
• 2  tablespoons lime juice, plus more if desired

Directions

1. Scoop the fruit into blender, then add water, sugar, and lime. Blend until smooth.
2. Add more water, if necessary, to achieve a light, easy-to-drink consistency.
3. Taste and season with more sugar and lime if you think necessary.
4. You can add extra flavorings: (mint to honeydew, orange juice to cantaloupe, and blended raspberries to watermelon) if you like.
5. Refrigerate to chill or serve over ice.