Papaya with Lemon Juice

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup boiling water
• 3 1/2 cups cold water, divided
• 3 cups peeled chopped papayas
• 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4 large lemons)

Steps:

1. Combine sugar and boiling water and stir until sugar dissolves.
2. After cooling slightly, pour in the sugar syrup along with 2 cups cold water, some cut papaya and lemon juice in a blender.
3. Process until the mixture is smooth. Stir in the remaining 1 1/2 cups cold water and serve the drink over ice.