Description
Cantaloupe agua fresca is the ultimate summer refreshment, blending sweet, juicy cantaloupe with a splash of lime and cool water. This vibrant drink is perfect for quenching your thirst during picnics or lazy afternoons by the pool. Easy to make and customizable with fresh herbs, this agua fresca brings summer right to your glass.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups ripe cantaloupe, cubed
- 2 cups cold water
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 6 mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Halve the cantaloupe, scoop out seeds, and cube the flesh.
- In a blender, combine cubed cantaloupe, cold water, lime juice, and mint leaves if using. Blend until smooth.
- For a smoother texture, strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes or serve immediately over ice. Garnish with extra mint leaves or lime slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Add coconut water for a tropical twist. Adjust sweetness with honey or agave syrup if desired. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.