Agua de Melon - Cantaloupe Agua Fresca Recipe
Agua de Melón, also known as Cantaloupe Agua Fresca or melon water, is a refreshing drink made in minutes using only 4 simple ingredients.
Servings: 4 glasses
Calories: 115kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs cantaloupe (approximately 1 medium cantaloupe) seeded, quartered, rind removed and cut into chunks
- 3 cups filtered water
- 3 tbsp sugar in the raw or whatever sweetener you prefer
- 2 tbsp lime juice approximately 2 fresh limes
Instructions
- Remove seeds from cantaloupe. Cut into quarters. Using a sharp knife, carefully remove the rind from the cantaloupe. Chop into cubes. Add cantaloupe, sugar in the raw, lime juice, filtered water and sea salt to a high speed blender.
- Pulse on high until mixture is smooth and creamy. Strain through a fine mesh sieve or strainer over a pitcher or beverage container. Add ice to serving glasses. Pour cantaloupe agua fresca over ice and garnish with a wedge of lime and slice of cantaloupe. Enjoy!
Notes
- A ripe cantaloupe is essential for this recipe. When choosing a fresh melon, press your fingers near where it was attached to the vine. It should give some to the pressure of your fingers. It should also have a sweet aroma when you smell it.
- Avoid adding ice to the pitcher before serving. It will dilute the cantaloupe juice. I simply add it to the glasses before serving.
- Give it a taste test before adding more sweetener. Depending upon your taste preferences, it may not even need any.
Nutrition
Serving: 1glass | Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 77mg | Potassium: 367mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 7674IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg