Honeydew Agua Fresca

Summer is a time for fun in the sun, which means that staying hydrated at this time of year is especially important. With just 5–10 minutes and a few common ingredients, you can quench your thirst with this nutritious, delicious drink!

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Ingredients

1/4 large honeydew melon, rind removed and cubed
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup fresh lime juice (juice of 2 limes)
2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 cups club soda, chilled
4 lime wedges
4 mint sprigs

Directions

Combine melon, mint leaves, lime juice, and sugar in blender; blend until smooth. (Mixture may be blended in advance and chilled for several hours.)

Pour into 4-cup measuring cup and stir in enough club soda to measure 4 cups.

Pour into four glasses. Garnish with lime wedges and mint sprigs. Serve immediately.

Yield: 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
Calories: 93, Carbohydrates: 24 g, Protein: 1 g, Fat: 0 g, Saturated Fat: 0 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 51 mg, Fiber: 2 g

Exchanges per serving: 1 1/2 Fruit.