Melon-Lime Refresher

From Vegetarian Times

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 5 1⁄2 cups  chopped seeded cantaloupes or 5 1⁄2 cups watermelon
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup fresh lime juice

Directions

1. Add all the ingredients to a blender; puree until smooth.
2. Strain the mixture through a fine sieve into a large bowl; stir in 4 cups water.
3. Rub the sieve with the back of a spoon to push through any remaining fruit liquid, and discard pulp.
4. Put the fruit-water mixture in a gallon jar or 2 large pitchers; cover and chill.
5. Before serving, mix well; pour over ice into glasses.