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Agua de Melón (Melon Water)

Agua de Melón is a lovely cantaloupe flavored drink that will immediately transport you to the beach. If you are looking for a cooling, sweet beverage to quench your thirst, you’ve come to the right place! Oh, and for all you adults out there? This recipe also makes for a mean Melon Margarita. 

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
8 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 72 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 ripe cantaloupe
  • 8 cups water divided
  • 1/2 cup pure cane sugar

Instructions

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  1. Slice cantaloupe in half and scoop out seeds. Chop melon and place in blender with 2 cups water and blend until smooth.
  2. Pour through a course strainer and into a large pitcher or vitrolero. 
  3. Add remaining 6 cups water and sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Serve over ice.
  4. Strain for a smoother drink.

Notes

  • I pureed remaining 6 cups of water with pulp for maximum melon flavor, but it is not necessary.
  • Refrigerate any leftovers immediately for up to 3 days. Stir before serving as the liquid will separate over time.
  • For a Melon Margarita use 1 cup of Agua de Melón plus 1.5 ounces of tequila and shake and strain over ice.

Nutrition Information

Serving 8g Calories 72kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 23mg (1%) Potassium 184mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 18g (36%) Vitamin A 2334IU (47%) Vitamin C 25mg (28%) Calcium 13mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 72

% Daily Value*

Serving 8g
Calories 72kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 23mg 1%
Potassium 184mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 18g 36%
Vitamin A 2334IU 47%
Vitamin C 25mg 28%
Calcium 13mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.