Agua Fresca De Melon (Cantaloupe)
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Agua Fresca De Melon (Cantaloupe)
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Refreshing and cooling Agua De Melón! This light fruit drink is very popular throughout Mexico and specially during the hot summer months.
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Ingredients
- 1 large cantaloupe (melon)
- ¾ cup sugar
- 5 cups water
- 1 lime (optional)
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Instructions
- Peel the cantaloupe and remove the seeds using a spoon.
- Cut into large chunks.
- Optional, reserve a few slices of melon and cut into small cubes to garnish your drinks with.
- In a blender, blend half of the cantaloupe with 2 cups of the water, the lime juice (if using any) and half the sugar at high speed until smooth.
- Transfer the juice into a jar and repeat process with the other half of the cantaloupe.
- Taste for sweetness and adjust if necessary.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour or longer. Fill a glass with ice, pour in the agua fresca, garnish with a chunk of cantaloupe, or a mint sprig, and serve.
Notes
- There is no need to strain out the blended fruit as that's where the healthy fiber is!
Nutrition Information
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Serving
8glasses
Calories
98kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 98 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 8glasses | |
| Calories | 98kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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