Melon Coolers
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- Served Person: Makes 8 drinks
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- Carbohydrate 11 g(4%)
- Fat 0 g(0%)
- Fiber 1 g(4%)
- Protein 1 g(2%)
- Saturated Fat 0 g(0%)
- Sodium 45 mg(2%)
- Calories 46
Preparation Purée cantaloupe in batches with water in a blender. Transfer to a colander lined with a kitchen towel (not terry cloth) or fine cheesecloth set over a deep bowl and let drain 1 hour. Gather ends of towel and very gently squeeze any remaining juice from melon, then discard solids. Stir in lime juice, sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt and chill 1 hour. Divide among 8 (10-ounces) glasses and top off with club soda. Cooks' note:Drink, without club soda, can be made 4 days ahead and chilled. Add soda just before serving.
Preparation Purée cantaloupe in batches with water in a blender. Transfer to a colander lined with a kitchen towel (not terry cloth) or fine cheesecloth set over a deep bowl and let drain 1 hour. Gather ends of towel and very gently squeeze any remaining juice from melon, then discard solids. Stir in lime juice, sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt and chill 1 hour. Divide among 8 (10-ounces) glasses and top off with club soda. Cooks' note:Drink, without club soda, can be made 4 days ahead and chilled. Add soda just before serving.
