Description
Cantaloupe Agua Fresca is a refreshing, hydrating Mexican beverage made with fresh cantaloupe, lime juice, and a touch of sweetness. It’s the ideal drink for hot summer days or any occasion where you need a refreshing treat.
Ingredients
1 cantaloupe, peeled, seeded, and cubed
6 cups water
2 tablespoons lime juice, or more to taste
Sugar or honey to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Cut the Cantaloupe: Peel, seed, and cube the cantaloupe into chunks to prepare it for blending.
- Blend the Ingredients: Place the cantaloupe chunks in a blender. Add the water and lime juice.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and well combined.
- Strain the Mixture: Pour the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any solids and ensure a smooth texture.
- Sweeten to Taste: Add sugar or honey to taste if you want a sweeter drink. Stir until fully dissolved.
- Serve: Serve the agua fresca chilled or over ice for a refreshing treat.
Notes
Adjust Sweetness: Feel free to adjust the sweetness with more or less sugar or honey to suit your taste.
Thicker Version: For a thicker, smoothie-like consistency, use less water or add more cantaloupe.
Extra Citrus: Add a squeeze of additional lime juice for a more tangy flavor.
Herb Infusion: Add a few mint leaves to the blender for a refreshing minty twist.
Other Fruits: Try blending in other fruits like watermelon or pineapple for a tropical variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: undefined
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
