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Cantaloupe agua fresca

Cantaloupe agua fresca is easy to make and makes a wonderfully refreshing anytime drink.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 39 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 lb cantaloupe approx ½ a melon
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • ice, mint to serve

Instructions

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  1. Remove the skin and seeds from the cantaloupe and dice the flesh. Put in a blender and blend until smooth.
  2. Strain the puree through a very fine strainer or cheesecloth so that you get a nice clear juice. You should get around 1 ½ cups/360ml. Mix this with the water and lime juice. You can add a little sugar if you like but I don't think it's really needed if your cantaloupe is ripe. 
  3. Serve over ice with a little mint as garnish.

Notes

  • Some agua frescas have a higher proportion of water but to me, this works well - if you want to dilute more, you can. Also, if your melon is not that ripe or sweet, you may want to sweeten slightly.

Nutrition Information

Calories 39kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Sodium 21mg (1%) Potassium 302mg (9%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 3835IU (77%) Vitamin C 42.7mg (47%) Calcium 10mg (1%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 39

% Daily Value*

Calories 39kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Sodium 21mg 1%
Potassium 302mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 3835IU 77%
Vitamin C 42.7mg 47%
Calcium 10mg 1%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

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