Mexican
Cantaloupe Agua Fresca
Refreshing cantaloupe agua fresca made with fresh cantaloupe melon, water, lime, and sweetener of your choice! The perfect cantaloupe drink for the summer!
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- No separate cook time
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 5 cups cantaloupe ( - about 1 large cantaloupe melon)
- 4 cups filtered water
- 1 - 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice ( - add more if desired)
- fresh herbs - mint, basil, rosemary, thyme ( - (optional))
- lime or cantaloupe slices for garnish ( - (optional))
- 1 - 3 Tablespoons sugar
- 1 - 3 Tablespoons agave
- 1 - 3 Tablespoons honey
- liquid stevia drops
Instructions
- 1
Add the cantaloupe and water in a high speed blender and blend together until smooth. Avoid filling your blender more than two-thirds of the way full. Work in batches if needed.
- 2
(Optional) Strain the cantaloupe juice to get a smooth consistency and remove the pulp. A medium sieve is best for this.
- 3
Pour the cantaloupe agua fresca in a large pitcher and add the lime juice and sweetener. If using herbs, muddle them before adding them in. Serve chilled or over ice. Makes 8 cups.