Best 3 Cantaloupe Agua Fresca Recipes
In the realm of refreshing beverages, cantaloupe agua fresca stands out as a vibrant and flavorful drink. This traditional Mexican delight captures the essence of summer with its vibrant orange hue and sweet, juicy cantaloupe flavor. Made with fresh cantaloupe, water, sugar, and lime juice, this agua fresca is a delightful blend of flavors and textures, perfect for quenching thirst and satisfying cravings on a hot day.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
WATERMELON OR CANTALOUPE AGUA FRESCA
Agua fresca is a light fruit drink popular throughout Mexico. It's simply made by blending fruit with water, a bit of sugar and a little lime juice. Begin with sweet, juicy melon, or your agua fresca won't have much flavor.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories easy, non-alcoholic drinks
Time 1h
Yield Four servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Blend together the watermelon or cantaloupe with 1 1/2 cups of the water, the lime juice and the sugar at high speed until smooth. Strain through a medium strainer into a large pitcher or bowl. Stir in the remaining water. Refrigerate for 1 hour or longer. Fill a glass with ice, pour in the agua fresca, garnish with a mint sprig, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 59, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 9 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams
CANTALOUPE AGUA FRESCA
I found this recipe in a Texas Highways cookbook. My family has always made agua fresca de melon, but never with limes.
Provided by bernrome
Categories Beverages
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Peel, seed, and coarsely chop melon.
- Place 2 cups melon in a blender, add enough water to cover melon, and blend well. Strain, reserving liquid.
- Place liquid in a 2-qt pitcher and discard solids.
- Repeat procedure with remaining cantaloupe.
- Add lime juice and sugar to pitcher and stir well. Serve over ice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.8, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 22.8, Carbohydrate 27, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 24, Protein 1.3
CANTALOUPE-LIME AGUA FRESCA WITH CHIA SEEDS
A light, refreshing blender drink that is sweet and a little bit tart. Although I make this in a blender, I think it qualifies as an agua fresca rather than a smoothie, as it is made with pure fruit, enriched with a spoonful of soaked chia seeds. The flavor of the drink will only be as good as your melon, so seek out the best cantaloupe, or other sweet orange melon, you can find. I don't add sweetener to the drink, but you can if you think it needs a little something.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories breakfast, snack
Time 3m
Yield 1 serving
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place all of the ingredients in a blender and blend at high speed for 1 minute. Serve at once.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 185, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 35 milligrams, Sugar 26 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Choose ripe cantaloupes: Look for melons that have a deep orange color and a sweet, fragrant aroma. Avoid melons that have bruises or soft spots.
- Chill the cantaloupe before using: This will help to make the agua fresca even more refreshing.
- Use filtered or spring water: This will help to ensure that your agua fresca has a clean, crisp taste.
- Adjust the amount of sugar or honey to taste: If you prefer a sweeter agua fresca, add more sugar or honey. If you prefer a less sweet agua fresca, use less sugar or honey.
- Garnish with fresh mint or lime wedges: These garnishes will add a pop of flavor and color to your agua fresca.
Conclusion:
Cantaloupe agua fresca is a refreshing and delicious drink that is perfect for a hot summer day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it sweet or tart, with or without mint, cantaloupe agua fresca is a sure-fire hit. So next time you are looking for a refreshing and healthy drink, give cantaloupe agua fresca a try!
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