Minted honeydew limeade

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3poundsHoneydew melon
cupSuperfine granulated sugar
cupFresh lime juice
3tablespoonsChopped fresh mint leaves
3cupsCold water 1 cup cold ice
Cubes

Directions

Remove rind from melon, discarding it, and cut enough fruit into 1-inch pieces to measure 6 cups. In a blender puree melon in batches with sugar, lime juice, and mint until completely smooth and pour into a thermos or other container with water and ice. Shake or stir limeade before serving.

Yield: about 9 cups

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Recipe courtesy of Gourmet magazine