melon agua fresca

INGREDIENTS

• 1 (4-pound*) cantaloupe or honeydew melon, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 8 cups)
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon sugar (optional, I skipped this)
• 1/4 teaspoons salt
• 1 quart chilled club soda or seltzer