Ingredients

• 1 large ripe cantaloupe or honeydew, seeded and diced; or 1 small watermelon, seeded and diced; or 1 pineapple, diced, or other fruit, similarly prepared
• 1/4 cup sugar, more or less, optional
• Chopped fresh mint, optional
• Juice of 1 lime

Instructions

1. Puree fruit in a blender, adding just enough water or water and ice to blend. Strain puree through a fine sieve if it is fibrous or seedy.
2. Put puree in a pitcher, adding more water or water and ice to make a total of 8 cups. Stir in sugar and mint, if using, and lime juice to taste. Serve.