Melon and Pineapple Agua Fresca

Fresh fruit of the day, a bit of sugar, and water - that’s it!

Ingredients

1 cantaloupe, halved, seeded,
peeled, and roughly chopped
3⁄4 to 1 cup sugar, to taste
5 cups water
1 cup diced fresh pineapple
(small dice)
Ice cubes, for serving

Instructions

Combine the cantaloupe and sugar in a blender and puree until smooth. Transfer the puree to a 3-quart pitcher, and add the water and pineapple. Stir well to combine, making sure that the sugar has completely dissolved. Serve in tall glasses filled with ice.

Yield: 8 to 10 servings