Description
Cantaloupe agua fresca is the perfect summer thirst-quencher, blending the juicy sweetness of ripe cantaloupe with a zesty lime kick. This vibrant drink is simple to prepare and refreshing, making it an ideal companion for hot days by the pool or casual backyard gatherings. With just a few ingredients, you can whip up this delightful beverage that captures the essence of summer in every sip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium ripe cantaloupe (about 4 cups chopped)
- 4 cups cold water
- ½ cup fresh lime juice
- 2–4 tablespoons sugar or honey (to taste)
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Cut the cantaloupe in half, scoop out the seeds, and remove the rind before chopping the flesh into chunks.
- In a blender, combine cantaloupe chunks and cold water. Blend until smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove pulp.
- Stir in lime juice and sweeten to taste with sugar or honey, mixing until fully dissolved.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour or serve immediately over ice with mint leaves as garnish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg