Agua de Melon Cantaloupe Agua Fresca
Agua de Melon is a classic Mexican cantaloupe water recipe that blends ripe cantaloupe with cold water and lime juice into a lightly sweet and aromatic summer drink. This easy homemade agua fresca recipe is a favorite at Mexican taquerias, street stands, and family gatherings.
A smooth and naturally sweet cantaloupe agua fresca blended with lime and served chilled over ice.
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Ingredients
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Instructions
Blend the Cantaloupe
Place cantaloupe chunks into a blender with one cup of the cold water and blend on high until completely smooth and no chunks remain.
Strain the Mixture
Pour the blended cantaloupe through a fine mesh strainer into a large pitcher, pressing with a spoon to extract all the juice. Discard the solids.
Combine and Sweeten
Add the remaining cold water, lime juice, sugar, and salt to the pitcher. Stir well until the sugar dissolves completely. Taste and adjust sweetness.
Chill and Serve
Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes or serve immediately over ice. Stir well before pouring into glasses.
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