Agua Fresca Recipe

A delicious light non alcoholic drink recipe great for a hot day.

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

In a blender or a food processor fitted with the metal blade, combine the fruit, water and sugar.

Process on high speed until completely smooth, about 1 minute.

Pass through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing with the back of a spoon to extract as much juice as possible.

Chill thoroughly before serving.