Agua de Melón (Melon Water)
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Agua de Melón (Melon Water)
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One of the more popular aguas frescas, this Agua de Melón is a refreshing and easy to make Mexican drink. Made with a delicious pairing of fresh cantaloupe and a touch of honey, this melon water is a lovely balance of sweetness and natural richness.
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Ingredients
- 1 medium cantaloupe ripe
- ¼ cup honey
- 5 cups water cold
Instructions
- Wash and cut the cantaloupe into large chunks. I recommend blending the cantaloupe with the seeds as they are a great source of antioxidants and nutrients, but you can certainly remove them if you prefer.
- Add cold water and cantaloupe pieces to a blender.
- Blend for 1-2 minutes until smooth.
- Strain (especially if you blended with the seeds) using a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove any remaining pulp or seeds. If using a high-powered blender, straining may not be necessary.
- Taste.
- If a sweeter result is desired then add 1-2 tablespoons of honey and blend again.
- Taste once more and add more honey if needed until desired sweetness is achieved.
- Pour the drink into a large pitcher or bottle and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour until cold.
- Serve cold, and over ice if desired.
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Notes
- If your melon is ripe you may choose not to add any sweetener. However, I think the flavors of cantaloupe and honey go extremely well together. Honey adds depth to the sweetness of the cantaloupe, resulting in a more well-rounded drink.
- Taste before adding the honey so you don't add too much. Start with one to two tablespoons, blend and taste. Then, add more if needed.
- You can substitute the honey for cane sugar or agave nectar.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1 serving
Calories
51kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
13.5g
(5%)
Protein
0.2g
(0%)
Sodium
10mg
(0%)
Potassium
71mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
13.4g
(27%)
Calcium
9mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 51 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving | |
| Calories | 51kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 13.5g | 5% |
| Protein | 0.2g | 0% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 71mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 13.4g | 27% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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