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Agua de Melon Cantaloupe
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Agua de Melon Cantaloupe

Agua de melon is a classic Mexican cantaloupe agua fresca with a sweet floral flavor that is incredibly refreshing on hot summer days. This easy homemade drink blends ripe cantaloupe with water and sugar to create a naturally sweet beverage popular at Mexican taquerias and street markets.

4.5
10 min
🍴6 servings
🔥65 cal
🔖Easy
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A sweet and fragrant Mexican cantaloupe agua fresca that blends ripe melon with water and a light touch of sugar.

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Nutrition per serving

65Calories
1gProtein
16gCarbs
0gFat
1gFiber

Ingredients

6servings

base

seasoning

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Instructions

1

Prepare and Blend the Cantaloupe

Remove the seeds and rind from the cantaloupe and cut into chunks. Add the cantaloupe to a blender with one cup of water and blend on high until completely smooth.

2

Strain into a Pitcher

Pour the blended cantaloupe through a fine mesh strainer into a large pitcher, pressing gently to extract maximum juice. Discard the fibrous pulp.

3

Mix and Serve

Add the remaining cold water, lime juice, sugar, and cinnamon to the pitcher and stir well until the sugar dissolves. Taste and adjust sweetness, then serve over ice.

Substitutions

cantaloupehoneydew melon for a lighter green-colored agua fresca with a milder sweetness
ground cinnamonfresh mint leaves for a cool herbal variation

Common mistakes

Using underripe cantaloupe produces a bland drink so always choose a fragrant and deeply orange-fleshed melon
Skipping the straining step leaves a grainy texture that makes the drink less pleasant to sip
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