Best 6 Watermelon Or Cantaloupe Agua Fresca Recipes

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Watermelon or cantaloupe agua fresca is a refreshing and delicious summer drink that is perfect for quenching your thirst and cooling you down on a hot day. Made with fresh watermelon or cantaloupe, water, lime juice, and sweetener, this drink is naturally sweet and flavorful, with a beautiful vibrant color. Whether you're looking for a healthy alternative to sugary sodas or a fun and festive drink to serve at your next party, watermelon or cantaloupe agua fresca is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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WATERMELON AGUA FRESCA



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     beverage

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup sugar
6 cups 1-inch dice watermelon
Zest and juice of 2 limes
Lime wheels, for garnish

Steps:

  • Add the sugar and 1/2 cup water to a small saucepan. Stir and bring to a simmer over medium heat until the sugar is melted, then turn off the heat and let cool.
  • Add the watermelon, lime zest and juice and 3 tablespoons of the cooled simple syrup to a blender. Blend until smooth. Pour into 4 small glasses.
  • Garnish each with a wheel of lime.

WATERMELON AND MINT "AGUA FRESCA" (FRESH FRUIT-BLENDED WATER)



Watermelon and Mint

Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Categories     beverage

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups watermelon, seeded and cubed (about 3 pounds)
1/2 cup water
24 mint leaves, divided
8 tablespoons super-fine sugar (adjust if too sweet when using a naturally sweeter watermelon), divided
4 very thin lime slices, halved into half moons, divided
Ice cubes

Steps:

  • Add the watermelon and the water to a blender, and puree until smooth. Divide the mint leaves, sugar and lime slices among 8 glasses and muddle the ingredients. Add ice to each glass and pour in the watermelon agua fresco. Stir and serve.

WATERMELON AGUA FRESCA



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This is a drink served throughout Mexico. It is made with several different fruits. This is a watermelon drink.

Provided by Sherbear1

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups cubed seeded watermelon
½ cup water
½ cup white sugar, or to taste
4 slices lime
24 fresh mint leaves
ice

Steps:

  • Puree the watermelon and water in a blender until smooth. Add sugar to taste. Cut the lime slices in half. Place a half lime slice into each of 8 glasses along with 3 mint leaves. Crush with a cocktail muddler, then fill each glass with ice. Pour in the watermelon agua fresca, and stir before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18.7 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 1.3 mg, Sugar 17.3 g

CANTALOUPE AGUA FRESCA



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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

1 cantaloupe (about 4 cups)
4 mexican limes, juice of
1/4 cup sugar
water

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

AGUA FRESCA DE MELON (WATERMELON SPARKLING WATER)



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A beautiful licuado from Mexico guaranteed to quench the summertime heat. From The Border Cookbook as published in our local paper. Cook time is chilling time.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Smoothies

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 cups loosely packed seeded watermelon, chunks
1/4 cup packed fresh mint leaves
12 ounces sparkling water
sugar
ice cube
mint sprig (garnish)

Steps:

  • Whirl melon in blender in batches, adding mint leaves to one of the batches.
  • Pour puree into large pitcher, stir in sparkling water and add sugar to taste (perfectly ripened melon should not require any).
  • Chill at least one hour.
  • Pour over ice in tall glasses and garnish with mint sprig.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61.5, Fat 0.3, Sodium 2.4, Carbohydrate 15.5, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 12.6, Protein 1.3

WATERMELON LIME AGUA FRESCA



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A very refreshing drink. You may also use cantaloupe or honeydew melon. These taste like the juices served in authentic Mexican restaurants. Serve in tall glasses over ice.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Categories     Juice

Time 1h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 cups water, divided
5 cups peeled, cubed, and seeded watermelon
½ cup white sugar, or more to taste
⅓ cup lime juice, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Combine 1 cup water, watermelon, and sugar in a blender; process until smooth. Pour into a large pitcher; stir in lime juice and remaining 7 cups water. Taste; adjust sugar or lime juice. Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.n

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63.6 calories, Carbohydrate 16.4 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 6.6 mg, Sugar 14.8 g

Tips:

- Choose ripe watermelon or cantaloupe for the best flavor. - Use filtered or distilled water for a cleaner taste. - Add a squeeze of lime juice for a refreshing twist. - For a sweeter agua fresca, add a little bit of honey or agave syrup. - For a more tart agua fresca, add a pinch of salt. - Garnish with fresh fruit slices, mint leaves, or lime wedges. - Serve agua fresca chilled for the ultimate refreshing drink.

Conclusion:

Watermelon and cantaloupe agua frescas are two delicious and refreshing drinks that are perfect for summer. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and healthy drink that will help you beat the heat and stay hydrated. So next time you are looking for a refreshing drink, give watermelon or cantaloupe agua fresca a try. You won't be disappointed!

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