The Canadian Press/Watermelon.org A Canadian take on Latin-American drink.

• 1 muskmelon or 1 l (4 cups), strawberries or raspberries
• 375 to 500 ml (1 1/2 to 2 cups) cold water
• 30 to 45 ml (2 to 3 tbsp) lime juice
• 15 to 30 ml (1 to 2 tbsp) granulated sugar
• Melon cubes, for garnish

Peel and seed muskmelon. Cut into chunks and measure out 1 l (4 cups). Place in food processor and purée along with 375 ml (1 1/2 cups) water. Place sieve over bowl. Using back of ladle and pressing in circular motion, press fruit through.

Stir in 30 ml (2 tbsp) of lime juice and 15 ml (1 tbsp) of sugar. Add more water if mixture is too thick (it should be thin). Add additional lime juice or sugar, if needed. Refrigerate and serve very cold.

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