Cantaloupe Lime Agua Fresca
A light and refreshing agua fresca made with sweet cantaloupe and zesty lime, blended into a hydrating and naturally flavorful drink perfect for warm days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 4 cups cantaloupe, peeled and cubed
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 cups water
- 2–3 tablespoons sugar or honey
- 1 cup ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Place the cantaloupe, lime juice, water, and sugar or honey in a blender.
- Blend until completely smooth.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or lime juice as needed.
- Strain through a fine mesh sieve if a smoother texture is desired.
- Chill in the refrigerator or serve immediately over ice.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired and serve cold.
Notes
- Use ripe cantaloupe for best sweetness and flavor.
- Skip sweetener if fruit is naturally sweet enough.
- Add sparkling water for a fizzy variation.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and stir before serving.
- Freeze into popsicles or ice cubes for a fun twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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