MARDI GRAS SPARKLER

2 C. MELON, PAPAYA, OR PINEAPPLE, PEELED AND CUT INTO CHUCKS

1 C. ICE CUBES

3 T. SUGAR, OR TO TASTE

JUICE OF ½ LIME

2 C. PLAIN SPARKLING WATER

DIRECTIONS:

PLACE FRUIT, ICE, SUGAR, AND LIME JUICE IN A BLENDER AND PROCESS UNTIL SMOOTH.

ADD SPARKLING WATER.

MIX THOROUGHLY*, AND SERVE IMMEDIATELY.

YIELD: ABOUT 5 CUPS

(*ADD WHITE ALCOHOL IF DESIRED)