Delicious summer fruit is used to make Agua Fresca de Melon. The ingredients to make this drink are simple for it’s sweet melon taste. This size is cool-perfect for lunch or dinner. Keep it in the fridge for a sweet beverage when you crave this melon flavor.
What Is Agua de Melon?
Melon water is a flavor of the many Mexican Aguas Frescas. It’s all natural and only sweetened if the fruit isn’t already jam packed with natural sweetness.
A variety of ripe fruits are used to make many different flavors of beverages. This one is made of fresh cantaloupe.
Originally to make, the fruit was muddled by hand, and though that method can still be done, we use kitchen blender to make this sweet drink quickly.
If you prefer tangy teas try our Agua de Jamaica, or a limonada like Strawberry Lime Agua.
Ingredients
Ingredient Quick List: Water, cantaloupe, sugar (cane or white), and ice.
- 10 cups of water
- ½ a large ripe cantaloupe
- ½ cup sugar
- Optional: ice
Ingredient Notes / Variations
- Shop cantaloupe at your local grocery store in the fruit and produce section. Some stores also sell pre-cut cantaloupe, for quick fresh fruit that’s easy, pero for an agua, that’s pricey.
- Source a whole melon and allow it to ripen for a few days for naturally sweeter results.
- The sweeter the melon, the less sugar you’ll need to use.
- Sugar used is cane or white sugar. If you’re using rock/raw or coconut sugar, it’s best to add the sugar to the blender with the melon to assist with breaking it down.
- If you’re using sugar substitutes, apply sugar as needed in the final step since it’s much finer and will easily absorb.
- The sweeter the melon, the less sugar you’ll need to use.
- Ice – If not consuming right away, place it in the refrigerator once recipe is made to chill.
- Avoid diluting melon water with the ice.
- The larger the ice cubes, the better. A helpful tip for those looking for max-flav!
How To Make Agua de Melon
To make the agua fresca
NOTE: Original blender or modern are both ok for use in making this agua fresca.
- Prep melon. Peel, de-seed, dice in chunks to fit your blender. And pre-mix optional sugar/water (6 cups) in a pitcher of your choice.
- In the blender, combine diced melon with 4 cups of water and blend until smooth. About 30 seconds.
- Strain the melon water for no pulp. Otherwise you can pour it straight into the pitcher pre-mixed with sugar (optional).
A printer-friendly recipe card with instructions is available at the bottom of this post.
Enjoy and kick it with fresh agua fresca on the rooftop, patio, or whateva. 🙂
Foods To Enjoy with Agua Fresca
Wondering what to serve with Melon Water, here are a few of our favorite combinations to help you decide.
- Imitation Crab Ceviche (no cilantro)
- Milanesa Sandwiches (Breaded Steak)
- Cilantro Jalapeno Hummus + Crackers Snack
- Ensalada de Pollo
- Crispy Potato Tacos
Ways to Flip [extra Melon]
Got the other half of cantaloupe to use up and need ideas? I got you.
- Bionico or Fruit Salad
- Water Based Melon Pops / Bolis
- Natural sweetener added to a Verde Juice
- Frozen Cantaloupe for Smoothies
This is just a few of our ideas. Got any delicious recommendations? Comment below to share with the community of comida-makers.
Pro tips / Receta Notes
Servings: 10 cups of agua fresca.
Storing: Keep refrigerated. Proper storage of beverage with lid in refrigeration. Give a light stir to mix contents before serving. Drink within 3-4 days for best taste.
Strainer optional: The drink is blended until smooth. Feel free to blend for longer to breakdown as much cantaloupe pulp as possible or use a strainer for no pulp. This recipe does not strain the melon beverage.
Serving chill tips: Add ice to the pitcher if serving immediately, chill in the refrigerator, or add ice to cups.
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Agua De Melon
DESCRIPTION
Equipment
- Mesh Strainer
- Blender
- Long Mixing Spoon
- Knife
- Small Spoon for adding sugar
Ingredients
- 10 cups Water 80 ounces, drinking water
- 1/2 whole Cantaloupe
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- Optional: Ice
Instructions
To make Melon Agua Fresca
- Cantaloupe Prep: Cut, remove skin, seeds and cut slices or large chunks.
- Fill a large pitcher with 6 cups of water and sugar, and mix until dissolved.
- In a blender, add 4 cups of water and cantaloupe. Blend until liquified.
- If you like melon pulp, skip the following step and add all blended parts to the water pitcher. Since ripe melon sweetness varies, taste a bit incase you need more sugar or wish to add additional cup of water.
- Place strainer over the large pitcher and strain melon liquid into the water. Let strainer sit over pitcher if needed to ensure all juice drains. Press pulp gently with the back of a large spoon against strainer mesh then dispose of remanent pulp.
Serving Tips
- Add ice to the pitcher if serving immediately. Chill in the refrigerator, or add ice to cups.
Notes
Nutrition
Equipment
- Large fine mesh strainer
- Blender
- Pitcher
- Large Spoon
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