Best 8 Fresh Mint Cantaloupe Cooler Recipes
On those days when the heat is almost unbearable, a cold and refreshing beverage could be the answer to a perfect day. This Fresh Mint Cantaloupe Cooler recipe blends the sweet flavor of cantaloupe with the refreshing taste of mint for a delicious and thirst-quenching drink. It's also packed with vitamins and antioxidants, making it a healthy choice as well.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
MINT COOLER
This minty lime juice drink is just what the doctor ordered for a really hot climate!
Provided by CAJNCHEF
Categories Drinks Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Reserve 4 mint leaves for garnish. Place the remaining mint leaves and lime cordial into the container of a blender, and process until mint is finely ground. Stir in the club soda. Serve in tall glasses over ice. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and lime slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.7 calories, Carbohydrate 46.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 16.2 mg, Sugar 45.4 g
CANTALOUPE COOLER
Strawberries, grapes and cantaloupe combine in this delightful drink that takes just seconds to whip up in the blender. "It's a good beverage for diabetics," reports Ruth Andrewson of Leavenworth, Washington.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 5m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place all ingredients in the order listed in a blender. Cover and process until smooth. Pour into chilled glasses; serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 64 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 6mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
FRESH MINT CANTALOUPE COOLER
This is my favorite new way to enjoy summer cantaloupe. And it's a great way to cool off in summer! Growing mint is rather easy too. We have some in a large pot, and it comes back each year in full force with almost no effort on our part.
Provided by Jenn Visser @jennvisser
Categories Smoothies
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients in blender and enjoy!
- If your cantaloupe isn't perfectly ripe, you can always sweeten with a little honey or sugar.
CANTALOUPE, MINT AND LEMON INFUSED WATER
Nothing beats fresh melon. You can also play around with this recipe and swap cantaloupe for honeydew or watermelon, or go ahead and use all three.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a large glass carafe or pitcher. Cover and refrigerate 12-24 hours.
Nutrition Facts :
FRESH MELON COOLER
I love fresh fruit drinks of anykind, this recipe comes from one of my favorite chefs; Rick Bayless. The best part of this recipe, are the extra flavorings you can add; they are all good.
Provided by supernova
Categories Beverages
Time 10m
Yield 1 quart
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Scoop the fruit into blender, then add water, sugar, and lime. Blend until smooth.
- Add more water, if necessary, to achieve a light, easy-to-drink consistency.
- Taste and season with more sugar and lime if you think necessary.
- You can add extra flavorings: (mint to honeydew, orange juice to cantaloupe, and blended raspberries to watermelon) if you like.
- Refrigerate to chill or serve over ice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.8, Fat 1.2, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 105.4, Carbohydrate 104.8, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 100.8, Protein 5.5
CANTALOUPE-BASIL-GRAPEFRUIT COOLER
We're here to tell you that cantaloupe has a lot going for it. Fragrant, sweet, and a touch creamy, it is a perfect pairing for the basil-infused syrup and tart grapefruit juice that it is blended with for this refreshing, agua-fresca-style cooler.
Provided by Riley Wofford
Categories Food & Cooking Drink Recipes Cocktail Recipes
Time 25m
Yield Serves 6 to 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a small heatproof bowl, pour 1/2 cup boiling water over sugar and basil; stir until sugar has dissolved. Let cool completely, about 20 minutes. Strain syrup into a blender; discard basil.
- Add cantaloupe, grapefruit juice, and 1 3/4 cups cold water; blend until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve.
- Serve over ice, garnished with a basil sprig, or refrigerate in an airtight container up to 3 days. If using vodka, stir a shot (1-ounce) into each glass before serving.
COLD CANTALOUPE AND MINT SOUP
Categories Soup/Stew Blender Vegetarian Quick & Easy Low Sodium Cantaloupe Mint Summer Chill Gourmet
Yield Makes about 4 cups, serving 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- With a vegetable peeler remove zest from lime in strips. In a saucepan simmer water, zest, mint, and sugar, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Remove pan from heat and let mixture stand 15 minutes. Pour mixture through a sieve into a bowl, pressing hard on solids, and discard solids. Cool syrup to room temperature.
- Halve and seed cantaloupe. Working in 2 batches, scoop flesh into a blender and purée with syrup until smooth, transferring to a large bowl as pur ed. Stir in wine. Chill soup, covered, until cold, at least 2 hours, and up to 1 day. Skim any foam from top. Serve soup garnished with mint.
CANTALOUPE-MINT COOLERS
Make and share this Cantaloupe-Mint Coolers recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Delectable Bites
Categories Beverages
Time 10m
Yield 12 drinks, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Puree half of all ingredients (except lime wedges and mint sprigs) in blender until smooth. Pour into 6 stemmed glasses. Garnish with lime wedges and mint sprigs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.2, Fat 0.2, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 18.9, Carbohydrate 26.9, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 25.3, Protein 1
Tips:
- Choose ripe cantaloupe for the best flavor.
- Chill all ingredients before blending for a refreshing cooler.
- Adjust the amount of honey or agave nectar to taste.
- Add a squeeze of lime juice for a tangy twist.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves for a pop of color and flavor.
- Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for later.
Conclusion:
This fresh mint cantaloupe cooler is a delicious and refreshing drink that is perfect for a hot summer day. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, it is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. So next time you are looking for a cool and refreshing drink, give this recipe a try!
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