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Contributed By: mrsmeglogan
Sam's Club Source

Refreshing Fruit Drinks on the cheap.

Ingredients

makes about 2 quarts

4 cups Watermelon Chunks (or other fruit)

2 cups COLD water

3 cups Cold water

1/4 to 3/4 cups Simple syrup *

2-3 Tbls Fresh Lime Juice

Pinch of salt

Preparation

Directions:

1. Puree 4 cups of diced or chunked fruit with 2 cups COLD water in a blender.

2. Strain through seive.

3. Add 3 more cups Cold water, 1/4 (or more) simple Syrup, 2-3 Tbls lime juice and a pinch of salt. Add more syrup, or water to suit fruit.

4. Serve well chilled with a wedge of lime or melon.

*Directions for Simple Syrup

2 cups of water

2 cups of sugar,

combine over medium heat. Bring to boil and boil until clear and all sugar is dissolved. Store in mason jar in fridge. Keeps well.

Cook's Notes

I used a medley of frozen fruits which I thawed first. It was GREAT. I can't wait to try it with Melons.

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