Best 2 Melon Horchata Recipes

If you're looking for a refreshing and unique summer drink, melon horchata is the perfect choice. This delicious beverage combines the flavors of sweet melon, creamy rice, and warm spices. It's easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. So, whether you're hosting a party or just looking for a tasty treat, give melon horchata a try!

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

HORCHATA DE MELON

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A refreshing South of the Border thirst quencher posted in response to a recipe request. From the Houston Chronicle. Chilling time not included in the prep time. Yield depends on quantity of melon used.

Provided by Molly53

Categories Smoothies

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 cantaloupe, skinned and chopped into a large measuring cup (seeds and juice included)
1 cup cold water
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar (or to taste)
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice (or to taste)

Steps:

Place all ingredients in a blender and whirl until very smooth.
Refrigerate for at least 1/2 hour (and up to 8 hours).
When ready to serve, strain through a fine sieve and serve over ice cubes.

MELON HORCHATA

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Categories Fruit No-Cook

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 cups Melon Seeds and Endocarp (everything in the melon seed cavity)
8 cups Water
Honey to taste
1 stick cinnamon
Ice

Steps:

1. Scoop out the insides of a melon, including seeds, strings, and liquid. 2. Add water (or the equivalent in melon flesh) and liquefy in the blender. 3. Adding melon flesh will make the drink less like horchata and more like a fresh fruit liquado, but itâs still delicious. 4. Transfer to a jar and add the cinnamon stick. 5. Add honey to a little warm water to dissolve, and sweeten horchata to taste. 6. Refrigerate overnight, if possible. 7. Strain though a fine mesh strainer. 8. Stir and pour into glasses over ice, garnished with a little shredded cinnamon.

Tips:

Use ripe cantaloupe or honeydew melon: This will ensure that your horchata is sweet and flavorful.
Soak the rice for at least 30 minutes before blending. This will help to soften the rice and make it easier to blend.
Use filtered or spring water. This will help to prevent your horchata from tasting bitter.
Sweeten your horchata to taste. You can use sugar, honey, or agave nectar.
Serve your horchata chilled. You can also add ice cubes to keep it cold.

Conclusion:

Melon horchata is a refreshing and flavorful drink that is perfect for summer. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious drink, give melon horchata a try!