Melon Juice
Melon juice made of shredded cantaloupe and simple syrup is a refreshing drink you'll love year round. Bursting with fresh fruit flavor, it's a tasty and healthy way to hydrate!
Instructions
Cut cantaloupe in half crosswise and with a spoon, scrape off seeds and inner pulp.
In a bowl, place seeds and pulp with one cup of the water, and mash with the back of a spoon to extract flavor. Using a colander, strain juice and discard seeds.
Hold the cantaloupe half firmly and shred flesh using a fruit shredder or the tines of a fork into thin strands.
In a pitcher, combine shredded melon, extracted juice from seeds, simple syrup, and the remaining 3 cups of water. Stir well and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve
In a saucepan on medium heat, combine sugar and 1 cup of water and Bring it to a boil. stirring it now and then, until sugar is dissolved.
Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.