Cantaloupe Lime Jalapeno Agua Fresca

Ingredients

• 1 small ripe cantaloupe, rind removed and chopped
• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
• 6 cups water, divided
• 3 tablespoons sugar, agave, honey or maple syrup (use your sweetener of choice)
• 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
• 1 lime, sliced

Instructions

1. Place cantaloupe and 1 cup of water in a blender and puree until smooth.
2. Place a fine mesh strainer over a large bowl and strain cantaloupe puree using a spatula to work the mixture through until just left with the fiber in the strainer.
3. Add the lime juice, remaining water and sweetener and stir until well combined.
4. Fill a pitcher with ice and pour the agua fresca in.
5. Add the sliced jalapeño and limes and stir gently.
6. Serve chilled.