Cantaloupe Melon Coolers

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cantaloupe, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 8 cups)
• 1 ½ cups water
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 quart chilled club soda
• Garnish: lime wedges, honeydew melon slices

DIRECTIONS

1. Purée cantaloupe in batches with water in a blender. Transfer to a colander lined with a kitchen towel set over a deep bowl and let drain for 1 hour. Gather ends of towel and gently squeeze any remaining juice from melon, then discard solids.
2. Stir in lime juice, sugar, and ¼ tsp salt and chill for 1 hour.
3. Divide among 8 (10-ounces) glasses and top off with club soda.