Aguas Frescas (Mexican Fruit Coolers)

Directions

1. 1.

   Stir the sugar and water together in a large pitcher until the sugar dissolves. Measure out 1 cup. Puree the fruit and the 1 cup sugar water in a blender. Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer back into the pitcher with the sugar water, mashing with a whisk or wooden spoon to eliminate any pulp.

2. 2.

   Taste and add more sugar, if desired. Serve over ice, with a lemon or lime wedge, if desired.