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Agua de Melon Recipe

Agua de Melon or "melon water," a simple blend of ripe cantaloupe, or the melon of your choice, water, and sugar served chilled. One of the many delicious aguas frescas served throughout Mexico.

Prep Time
5 mins
Servings: 2 16 oz. drinks
Calories: 240 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • ½ cantaloupe or your favorite melon
  • 32 ozs. water 1 quart
  • ½ cup sugar

Instructions

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  1. Slice the melon in half and scoop out the seeds. Reserve the remaining half of the melon.
  2. Remove the rind and cut your melon into 1" chunks.
  3. Blend the melon with 1 quart of water, ½ cup of sugar, and serve over ice.

Notes

  • Reduce the sugar to ¼ cup for a less sweet drink.
  • Strain for a smoother drink.

Nutrition Information

Serving 16ozs. Calories 240kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 61g (20%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 45mg (2%) Potassium 368mg (11%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 61g (122%) Vitamin A 4667IU (93%) Vitamin C 51mg (57%) Calcium 26mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 216 oz. drinks

Amount Per Serving

Calories 240

% Daily Value*

Serving 16ozs.
Calories 240kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 61g 20%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 45mg 2%
Potassium 368mg 8%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 61g 122%
Vitamin A 4667IU 93%
Vitamin C 51mg 57%
Calcium 26mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

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