I was going through back issues of Gourmet when I found this recipe. It seemed too intruiging not to try. I've tinkered some and have now introduced this to a lot of people. Everyone is horrified when they find out what it is and then ask for 2nds, 3rds, etc until it's gone. It's great on it's own, it's also good with some gin or vodka mixed in.

CANTALOUPE AGUA FRESCA

• The seeds and inner goopy stuff from 2 cantaloupes. Use the flesh for something else
• 1/2 c. sucanat or raw sugar
• 6 c. water
• 1/8 - 1/4 c. (or one sploosh) lime juice

1. Put seeds, sugar, and 2 cups water into blender, blend on high until no longer making noises.

2. Pour through a fine sieve into a pitcher.

3. Add the remaining water.

4. Taste. Add lime juice as needed.

5. Serve icy cold.

Source: loosely adapted from Gourmet, Aug 1999