Description
Cucumber Melon Agua Fresca is a refreshing, hydrating drink made with honeydew melon, cucumber, lime juice, and honey. Perfect for hot summer days, this light, sweet, and tangy beverage is a healthier alternative to sugary sodas.
Ingredients
2 cups cubed honeydew melon
1 cup chopped cucumber
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 tbsp honey
2 cups cold water
Ice cubes
Mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients: In a blender, combine honeydew melon, cucumber, lime juice, honey, and cold water. Blend until smooth.
- Strain: Pour the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove any pulp.
- Serve: Pour the agua fresca into glasses filled with ice cubes.
- Garnish: Garnish each glass with fresh mint leaves for a pop of color and added freshness.
- Enjoy: Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing taste of this agua fresca!
Notes
Fruit Options: You can use other fruits like watermelon, cantaloupe, or pineapple for a unique twist.
Sweetness Adjustments: Adjust the sweetness by adding more honey or substituting with agave syrup.
Spicy Kick: Add chili powder or a slice of jalapeño for an extra kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg