Agua de Melón (Mexican Melon Water)
One of the most popular aguas frescas, this Agua de Melón is a refreshing and easy-to-make Mexican drink. With just cantaloupe, water and a little honey, this naturally sweet melon water is a simple childhood favorite I still make all summer long.
Equipment
- Pitcher
Ingredients
- 1 medium ripe cantaloupe
- ¼ cup honey or sweetener of choice
- 5 cups cold water, divided
- ice for serving
Instructions
- Wash and cut the cantaloupe into large chunks. I recommend blending the cantaloupe with the seeds as they are a great source of antioxidants and nutrients, but you can certainly remove them if you prefer.
- Add 3 cups of cold water and cantaloupe pieces to a blender.
- Blend for 1-2 minutes until smooth.
- Strain (especially if you blended with the seeds) using a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove any remaining pulp or seeds. If using a high-powered blender, straining may not be necessary.
- Pour into a large pitcher and stir in the remaining 2 cups of water.
- Taste. If a sweeter result is desired then stir in 1-2 tablespoons of honey at a time until desired sweetness is reached.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour until cold.
- Serve cold and over ice if desired.
Notes
- If your melon is ripe you may choose not to add any sweetener. However, honey adds depth to the sweetness of the cantaloupe, resulting in a more well-rounded drink.
- You can substitute the honey for simple syrup, cane sugar, agave nectar or your preferred sweetener.
Nutrition
Serving: 297gCalories: 53kcalCarbohydrates: 13.28gProtein: 0.79gFat: 0.17gSaturated Fat: 0.047gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.075gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.003gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 71mgFiber: 0.8gSugar: 12.98gVitamin A: 3111IUVitamin C: 33.8mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 0.22mg
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