Best 6 Cantaloupe Sipper Recipes
Indulge your taste buds with the refreshing goodness of cantaloupe sippers. Dive into a world of delightful flavors as we embark on a culinary journey to discover the best recipe for this tantalizing beverage. From classic to innovative twists, we'll explore a variety of recipes that showcase the vibrant essence of cantaloupe. Whether you're seeking a healthy morning pick-me-up or a thirst-quenching treat on a hot summer's day, let's uncover the perfect recipe to make the ultimate cantaloupe sipper that will leave you craving for more.
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CANTALOUPE SIPPER
An alcoholic summer drink.
Provided by Melissa S
Categories Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Rum Drinks Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Blend cantaloupe, lemon juice, rum, honey, and ginger together in a blender until smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 112.9 calories, Carbohydrate 20.2 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 26.3 mg, Sugar 16.8 g
CANTALOUPE SHERBET
Cool and refreshing summer treat. The recipe calls for freezing in the freezer overnight. I used my ice cream freezer and the results were wonderful. This recipe comes from an advertising insert.
Provided by PaulaG
Categories Frozen Desserts
Time 12h15m
Yield 9 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Cut the cantaloupe in half, scoop out and discard seeds.
- Peel and slice the melon; cut into large pieces.
- Place in a blender container along with milk and honey.
- Cover and blend until smooth.
- Pour into a freezer-proof container and freeze overnight or until firm.
- Or my method, pour into ice-cream freezer and freeze according to manufactuers recommendations.
- My ice-cream maker takes about 30 minutes; however the cooking time given reflects freezing overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 35, Fat 0.1, Sodium 10, Carbohydrate 8.8, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 8.7, Protein 0.5
CANTALOUPE SORBET
"This sorbet was used as a refreshing summer dessert after a hearty meal. Everyone loved it as a palate-cleansing finale to a great dinner." Gena Persons, Severn, MD
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 1 quart.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Transfer to a small bowl; refrigerate until chilled., Place the cantaloupe, lemon juice and sugar syrup in a food processor; cover and process for 2-3 minutes or until blended., Fill cylinder of ice cream freezer; freeze according to manufacturer's directions. Transfer to a freezer container; freeze for 4 hours or until firm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 7mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
COOL MELON SIPPER
I got this from a Cooking Light magazine. I happen to love the cantaloupe and honeydew combination but I'm sure you could easily replace with another type of melon.
Provided by The Tiny Chef
Categories Smoothies
Time 2h5m
Yield 1 cup, 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Arrange 1 cup cantaloupe and 1 cup honeydew on a baking sheet. Freeze for 2 hours.
- Remove melons from freezer.
- Place all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 77.1, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 38.3, Carbohydrate 19, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 17.6, Protein 1.5
CANTALOUPE SYRUP
Use any leftover syrup to flavor summer drinks, or freeze in an ice-cream maker for sorbet.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking
Yield Makes about 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Seed and peel cantaloupe; cut into chunks. Transfer to a food processor or blender; process until very smooth. In an open airtight container, combine 2 cups cantaloupe puree with the simple syrup. Refrigerate, covered; use syrup within 2 days.
SLUSHY CANTALOUPE SIPPERS!
Hollow out sun ripened melons, fill with fruit slush, and sip away! Adapted from BH&G magazine(July 1989). Cook time is freezing time.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Beverages
Time 6h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Slice tops off the 4 small cantaloupes, reserving tops.
- Scoop out seeds and pulp. Discard seeds. Cover melons and tops; chill till needed.
- Measure out 4 cups pulp and combine in food processor or blender with 1 cup water. Cover and process until smooth.
- Stir in one 6 oz. can frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed.
- Pour fruit mixture into a 9"x9"x2" pan. Cover and freeze about 6 hours or till you're ready to eat it.
- At sipping time, let the frozen fruit mixture soften about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cut a thin slice off the melon bottoms to avoid tipping. With an apple corer, punch straw holes in melon tops. Spoon fruit mixture into melons. Fill with chilled lemon lime beverage(or flavored seltzer). Stir until slushy.
- Place the tops on the melons, poke in a straw, and start sippin'! Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.9, Fat 0.9, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 80.8, Carbohydrate 61.9, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 59.2, Protein 4.8
Tips:
- Choose ripe cantaloupe: Look for cantaloupes with a deep orange color and a slightly sweet smell. Avoid cantaloupes that are green or have soft spots.
- Chill the cantaloupe before use: This will help the sipper to be more refreshing.
- Use a variety of fruits and vegetables: This will add flavor and nutrition to the sipper.
- Adjust the sweetness to your liking: If you like your sipper sweeter, you can add more honey or agave nectar. If you like it less sweet, you can use less sweetener or omit it altogether.
- Garnish the sipper with fresh herbs or fruit: This will add a pop of color and flavor.
Conclusion:
Cantaloupe sippers are a delicious and refreshing way to enjoy the summer heat. They are also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. With so many different recipes to choose from, there's sure to be a cantaloupe sipper that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a healthy and refreshing drink, give one of these cantaloupe sipper recipes a try!
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