Cantaloupe Agua Fresca
Escape the ordinary with this refreshing cantaloupe agua fresca! The sweetness of ripe melon mixed with bright lime juice and fresh mint creates such a delicious elixir you'll want to sip on all summer long. Yield: about 2 liters
Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 10 cups cantaloupe chunks (about 2 medium cantaloupes)
- 3 cups filtered water
- 3 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 5 Tablespoons granulated sugar or more according to taste
- ice for serving
- mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- In a blender, puree cantaloupe until smooth. Pour through a fine strainer (or cheesecloth) to separate the pulp*. You should end up with about 4 ½ cups strained juice. Discard pulp, or freeze into ice cubes for your drink.
- Pour liquid cantaloupe into a large pitcher. Add water and lime juice. Stir to combine. Sweetened with sugar according to taste. Keep chilled in the fridge until ready to serve.
- Serve with cantaloupe chunks, plenty of ice, and a sprig of mint.
Notes
- I like to strain the puree twice to get a nice clear liquid.
- I personally like to add salt to all my fruits, so I add a pinch of salt to my agua fresca. I think it helps bring out the bright flavors of the fruit.
Nutrition
Calories: 79kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 52mg | Potassium: 257mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 5413IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg