Southern_Living_June_2017

JUST

CHILL

PROP STYLING: MARY CLAYTON CARL; FOOD STYLING: TORIE COX

PHOTOGRAPHS BY HECTOR MANUEL SANCHEZ

RECIPES BY MARIAN COOPER CAIRNS

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Cantaloupe-Mint Agua Fresca

SERVES 8|

ACTIVE 15 MIN. - TOTAL 4 HOURS, 45 MIN.

Combine ½ cup granulated sugar, 1 cup

water, and 5 mint sprigs in a small saucepan.

Bring to a boil over medium-high, stirring

until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat,

and cool completely (about 30 minutes).

Discard mint sprigs. Process 6 cups chopped

cantaloupe (from 1 [3-lb.] melon) and ½

cup water in a blender until smooth, about

1 minute, stopping to scrape down sides

as needed. Pour mixture through a fine

wire-mesh strainer into a pitcher, discarding

solids. Stir in mint syrup, ¼ cup fresh lemon

juice (from 1 large lemon), 2 cups cold water,

1¼ cups tequila, and 5 mint sprigs. Chill until

very cold, about 4 hours. Serve over ice, and

garnish with mint sprigs and cantaloupe.

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CANTALOUPE-

MINT AGUA

FRESCA

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WATERMELON-

TOMATO

COOLER

MAKE A

DOUBLE

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