Cantaloupe Agua Fresca

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Jun. 15, 2015

This Cantaloupe Agua Fresca is so refreshing and the perfect drink for summer! There is no added sugar, it's all about enjoying the fresh flavor of the fruit. Part of my Fan-Requested Non-Alcoholic Drink Miniseries.

Ingredients

Cantaloupe 3 1/2 Pound (= 4 cups chopped)
Cold water 1 1/2 Cup (24 tbs)
Fresh lemon juice/Lime juice 1 Tablespoon
Fresh mint sprigs/Basil 3

Directions

Making

Cut the cantaloupe up by first cutting in half, then into quarters, and cut the flesh away from the rind. 

Cut into chunks and place into a blender. 

Blend until fully pureed, then strain the puree through a fine mesh strainer in order to collect the juice. 

Pour the juice into a pitcher and add water, fresh lemon juice, and mint.

Refrigerate for at least one hour so it’s thoroughly chilled and the flavors are melded.

Serving

Pour over ice and enjoy. 

Recipe Summary

Difficulty Level: Very Easy

Nutrition Facts

Serving size Complete recipe

Calories 548Calories from Fat 26

 % Daily Value*

Total Fat 3 g4.6%

Saturated Fat %

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol

Sodium 270 mg11.25%

Total Carbohydrates 142 g47.3%

Dietary Fiber 14 g56%

Sugars 125 g

Protein 14 g28%

Vitamin A % Vitamin C %

Calcium % Iron %

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet