Melon or/and Cucumber Cooler

Perfect as is, or use as a base for cocktails or frozen into popsicles.

Ingredients

• 1 melon or cucumber (or half of each), peeled, seeded and cut into large chunks
• 1/2 cup sugar or honey (optional)
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• Juice from one knob grated ginger
• 1 large bottle sparkling mineral water

Directions

Puree all ingredients, except mineral water, in a blender or food processor. Put in a large pitcher with ice cubes and add mineral water. Stir gently and serve.

Submitted by Sara Jones, Tucson CSA