Melon Seed Drink (Horchata)

The essence of melon flavor. I make this rather than Kool-Aid for kids. They always want to know where I got it. I use canteloupe more often than not. From The Complete Book of Mexican Cooking by Elizabeth Lambert Ortiz

• Ready In: 4 hrs 5 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  cup  melon seeds
• 1  cup sugar or 1  cup  equal amount Splenda sugar substitute
• 1  lime, rind of, grated
• 6  cups water

Directions

1. Place the melon seeds in a blender and pulverize as finely as possible.
2. Combine the pulp, sugar, lime rinds and water in a large jug or bowl.
3. Let sit for 4 hours.
4. Strain through a cloth extracting all liquid possible.
5. Drink and enjoy.