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Cucumber Melon Agua Fresca

Cucumber Melon Agua Fresca: Your Ultimate Summer Refresher

Cucumber Melon Agua Fresca is a refreshing drink perfect for summer, blending cucumber and cantaloupe into a hydrating beverage.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 60
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 whole Cantaloupe Melon Can swap with honeydew or watermelon.
  • 1 whole English Cucumber Peel for a lighter texture; Persian cucumbers also suitable.
For Sweetening & Mixing
  • 1 tbsp Maple Syrup Can substitute with honey or agave syrup.
  • 2 cups Still Water Use cold for a chilled beverage.
For Serving
  • as needed Ice Essential for a chilled refreshment.
  • as needed Fresh Mint Leaves For garnishing and aroma.

Equipment

  • Blender
  • fine mesh sieve
  • Large pitcher
  • Tall glasses
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cucumber Melon Agua Fresca
  1. Prepare the ingredients: Slice the cantaloupe in half, scoop out seeds, and cut into cubes. Peel and slice the cucumber.
  2. Blend the fruits: Combine cantaloupe, cucumber, maple syrup, and cold water in a blender. Blend for 30 to 45 seconds until smooth.
  3. Strain the mixture: Use a fine mesh sieve over a pitcher to strain the blended mixture, pressing the pulp to extract liquid.
  4. Chill the agua fresca: Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Serve the drink: Fill glasses with ice, pour the chilled juice over, and garnish with mint leaves and cucumber slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 270IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

For best results, blend until smooth and allow proper chilling time. Adjust sweetness and flavor as preferred.

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