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Agua Fresca De Melon (Cantaloupe)

Refreshing and cooling Agua De Melón! This light fruit drink is very popular throughout Mexico and specially during the hot summer months.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 98 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 large cantaloupe (melon)
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 5 cups water
  • 1 lime (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Peel the cantaloupe and remove the seeds using a spoon.
  2. Cut into large chunks.
  3. Optional, reserve a few slices of melon and cut into small cubes to garnish your drinks with.
  4. 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.
  5. Transfer the juice into a jar and repeat process with the other half of the cantaloupe.
  6. Taste for sweetness and adjust if necessary.
  7. 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

Serving 8glasses Calories 98kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Sugar 19g (38%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 98

% Daily Value*

Serving 8glasses
Calories 98kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Sugar 19g 38%

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