Agua Fresca

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons sugar ( or to taste)
• 2 1/2 cups water, preferably filtered
• 2 cups peeled seeded and diced ripe fruit, such as melon,pineapple,mango and/or papaya

Directions

1. In a blender or a food processor fitted with the metal blade, combine the fruit, water and sugar.
2. Process on high speed until completely smooth, about 1 minute.
3. Pass through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing with the back of a spoon to extract as much juice as possible.
4. Chill thoroughly before serving.