This Sparkling Cantaloupe Agua Fresca is made with 5 ingredients, including fresh cantaloupe, for a truly refreshing drink!
This melon agua fresca is the final recipe in my Summer Sips series, where we've made so many fun drinks, from a Raspberry Orange Iced Tea, Strawberry Watermelon Smoothies, and a deliciously refreshing Cherry Limeade!
Ingredients:
Ingredient & substitution notes:
- Cantaloupe: Must be ripe for a sweeter drink!
- I used about ¾ of a medium cantaloupe, but how much you use will depend on the size of your melon.
- Sugar: I used organic cane sugar.
- Substitute 1:1 for honey or agave if desired!
- Coconut water: I decided to use coconut water in this recipe so that it's full of electrolytes and hydrating!
- Substitute 1:1 with normal water if desired.
- Lime juice: Must be freshly squeezed!
- Balances out the sweetness in this agua fresca.
- Sparkling water: Totally optional! I like adding a little to the top of this drink and making it fizzy, but it's just as good without!
- If not using, substitute with a little extra coconut water.
How to make a cantaloupe agua fresca
First, cut up the cantaloupe. Remove the inner seeds and outer rind, and cut the cantaloupe into large chunks that will fit in a large blender.
Blend cantaloupe, coconut water, sugar, & lime juice until the cantaloupe is completely liquefied and you have a smooth orange juice. Then, use a fine mesh strainer to strain out the pulp, but add ¼ cup of the pulp back to the juice for a thicker consistency.
Pour the melon agua fresca into glasses filled with ice until about ¾ full. Then top with 1-2 ounces of sparkling water. Stir together, garnish with a fresh wedge of lime, and enjoy!
How do I store agua fresca?
Since it is a fresh juice with no pasteurization/preservatives, store agua fresca in a sealed, airtight container in the fridge immediately after making. It will keep for about 2-3 days.
Because it doesn't contain preservatives, the cantaloupe juice will separate a bit in the fridge, so stir before serving and add ice and sparkling water only when you are ready to serve!
You are going to love this refreshing Sparkling Cantaloupe Agua Fresca! It's the perfect way to cool off on a hot Summer day and a great way to use ripe melons. Enjoy!
-TSG
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Sparkling Cantaloupe Agua Fresca
Ingredients
- 6 cups diced cantaloupe seeds & outer rind removed, about ¾ of a medium cantaloupe
- 3 cups coconut water or water
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice 1-2 limes, juiced
- 8 ounces sparkling water optional to top (if not using, replace with 1 cup coconut water)
- 4 cups ice to serve
Instructions
- First, prep the cantaloupe. Remove the inner seeds and outer skin of the cantaloupe and dice the orange flesh into cubes.
- Add the diced cantaloupe, coconut water, sugar, and lime juice to a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Use a fine mesh strainer and strain the cantaloupe juice into a large pitcher. I like to add ¼ cup of the pulp back to the juice for a thicker consistency, but add as much or as little as you desire
- Add ice to a glass and fill it ¾ full with the cantaloupe juice. Then, top with about 2 ounces of sparkling water. Stir together and enjoy!
Notes
- Please see blog post for recipe tips & substitution ideas.
- Since it is a fresh juice with no pasteurization/preservatives, agua fresca should be stored in a sealed, airtight container in the fridge immediately after making. It will keep for about 2-3 days.
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