Cantaloupe Cooler

Ingredients

CantaloupesThoroughly washed before cutting.7 each
Juice, 100 percent orange3 cups
Sugar3/4 cup
Ice, crushedAs needed

Instructions

  1. Cut melons in half. Scoop out seeds, remove rinds and discard. Cut melons into 1-inch cubes.
  2. In a blender or food processor, blend melon cubes with 3½ cups orange juice.
  3. Pour puree into pitchers and stir with the remaining orange juice and sugar. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Pour into glasses filled with crushed ice.

Recipe Notes

Serving suggestion:
This makes a refreshing beverage to showcase locally grown cantaloupe, particularly at special school functions. Hold at 41° F or lower.
Serving size is 1/2 cup