Here is a recipe for a healthy drink courtesy of The New York Times’ Recipe for Health.  This recipe was shared by  Gilbert, a fellow Plurker.

Watermelon Agua Fresca

Ingredients:

• diced, peeled ripe watermelon or cantaloupe- 4 cups
• water- 3 cups
• fresh lime juice-  2 to 3 teaspoons
• sugar- 1 tablespoon

Directions:

1. Blend together the watermelon or cantaloupe with 1 1/2 cups of the water, the lime juice and the sugar at high speed until smooth. Strain through a medium strainer into a large pitcher or bowl. Stir in the remaining water. Refrigerate for 1 hour or longer. Fill a glass with ice, pour in the agua fresca, garnish with a mint sprig, and serve.

Yield: Four servings.