Cantaloupe Agua Fresca

Cantaloupe Agua Fresca takes approximately 45 minutes from beginning to end. For $2.41 per serving, you get a beverage that serves 2. One serving contains 394 calories, 7g of protein, and 2g of fat. If you have cantaloupe, mint leaves, ice, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. 11 person have tried and liked this recipe. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and fodmap friendly diet. It is brought to you by The Little Epicurean. Overall, this recipe earns an excellent spoonacular score of 84%. Similar recipes are Cantaloupe Agua Fresca, Fiery Cantaloupe Agua Fresca, and Cantaloupe-Basil Agua Fresca.

Servings: 2

 

Ingredients:

10 cups cantaloupe (about 2 medium cantaloupes), cut into chunks

5 Tbsp granulated sugar, more according to taste

ice, for serving

3 Tbsp fresh lime juice

mint leaves, for garnish

3 cups water

Equipment:

blender

cheesecloth

sieve

Cooking instruction summary:

In a blender, puree cantaloupe until smooth.  Pour through a fine strainer (or cheesecloth) to separate the pulp*.  You should end up with about 4 1/2 cups strained juice.  Discard pulp, or freeze into ice cubes for your drink.Pour liquid cantaloupe into a large pitcher.  Add water and lime juice.  Stir to comine.  Sweetened with sugar according to taste.   Keep chilled in the fridge until ready to serve.Serve with cantaloupe chunks, plenty of ice, and a sprig of mint.

 

Step by step:


1. In a blender, puree cantaloupe until smooth.  

2. Pour through a fine strainer (or cheesecloth) to separate the pulp*.  You should end up with about 4 1/2 cups strained juice.  Discard pulp, or freeze into ice cubes for your drink.

3. Pour liquid cantaloupe into a large pitcher.  

4. Add water and lime juice.  Stir to comine.  Sweetened with sugar according to taste.   Keep chilled in the fridge until ready to serve.

5. Serve with cantaloupe chunks, plenty of ice, and a sprig of mint.


Nutrition Information:

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393k Calories
6g Protein
1g Total Fat
97g Carbs
30% Health Score
Limit These
Calories
393k
20%

Fat
1g
2%

  Saturated Fat
0.41g
3%

Carbohydrates
97g
32%

  Sugar
93g
104%

Cholesterol
0.0mg
0%

Sodium
149mg
6%

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Protein
6g
14%

Vitamin A
27068IU
541%

Vitamin C
300mg
364%

Potassium
2163mg
62%

Folate
170µg
43%

Vitamin B3
5mg
30%

Vitamin B6
0.58mg
29%

Fiber
7g
29%

Magnesium
101mg
25%

Vitamin B1
0.33mg
22%

Copper
0.4mg
20%

Vitamin K
20µg
19%

Manganese
0.33mg
17%

Phosphorus
123mg
12%

Zinc
1mg
10%

Iron
1mg
10%

Vitamin B2
0.16mg
9%

Calcium
87mg
9%

Vitamin B5
0.87mg
9%

Selenium
3µg
5%

Vitamin E
0.45mg
3%

covered percent of daily need
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