MELON COOLERS

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Yield 8 drinks

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (4 pound) cantaloupe, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 8 cups)
1 1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon sugar
1 quart chilled club soda
lime wedges or thinly sliced honeydew melon slices for garnish

Steps:

  • Purée cantaloupe in batches with water in a blender. Transfer to a colander lined with a kitchen cloth (not terry cloth) or cheesecloth (or use a fine-mesh china cap) set over a deep bowl and let drain 1 hour. Gather ends of towel and very gently squeeze and remaining juice from melon, then discard solids. Stir in lime juice, sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt and chill 1 hour. Divide amongst 8 10-ounce glasses and top off with club soda.

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