Mexican - Agua Fresca - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 cups strawberries, chopped coarsely (strawberry fresca)
3 cups melon, honey, chopped coarsely (honey melon fresca)
3 cups cantaloupes, chopped coarsely (cantaloupe fresca)
3 cups papayas, chopped coarsely (papaya fresca)
3 cups watermelon, chopped coarsely (watermelon fresca)
3 cups cucumbers, peeled, seeded (cucumber fresca)
6 -8 cups water
1/2 - 3/4 cup sugar, white
1/4 cup lime juice (optional)

Preparation

Add the fruit and 2-3 cups of the water to a blender and puree until smooth.
Strain through a sieve into a large pitcher.
Add the rest of water, 1/2 cup of sugar and the lime juice.
Stir well and add more water and sugar if needed.
Serve well chilled.