horchata de melon (melonseed drink)

Categories
Beverages
Ethnic
Yield
1 Servings
MeasureIngredient
1.00  Cantaloupe
1.00 cup Cold water
1½ tablespoon Sugar; or to taste
1½ teaspoon Lime juice; or to taste

FOR EACH 1 CUP FRUIT Scrape the center fleshy part from 1 cantaloupe, seeds and juice included, into a measuring cup, and for every cup add 1 cup cold water, 1 1/2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, and 1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice. Put all the ingredients together into a blender jar and blend until very smooth. Set aside in the refrigerator for a minimum of 5 hours, then strain through a fine strainer and serve over ice cubes. Source: "Recipes from the Regional Cooks of Mexico" by Diana Kennedy

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