Description
Agua de melon blends Mexico’s sweet cantaloupe with creamy milk for a cooling tropical escape. Cool glasses packed with fruity flavor and smooth texture invite summer relaxation while celebrating traditional Latin American refreshment.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Fruits:
- 1 cantaloupe (medium), peeled, seeded, and cubed
Liquid Ingredients:
- 4 cups cold water
- 1 cup whole milk (or evaporated milk)
Sweetening and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Ice cubes (for serving)
Instructions
- Transform ripe cantaloupe into smooth puree by pulsing chunks in a blender with water until completely liquefied.
- Carefully filter the melon mixture through a fine mesh strainer to eliminate any fibrous pulp, ensuring a silky liquid base.
- Incorporate cold milk into the strained melon liquid, stirring vigorously to create a harmonious blended consistency.
- Infuse the beverage with delicate vanilla essence and granulated sweetener, mixing thoroughly until sugar crystals completely dissolve.
- Fill serving glasses with crushed ice to create a frosty foundation for the drink.
- Gently pour the chilled melon-milk mixture over the ice, allowing the liquid to cascade and create a beautiful layered effect.
- For an elegant presentation, garnish with a small melon wedge or mint leaf if desired.
- Serve immediately while the drink remains supremely cold and refreshing, capturing the essence of a traditional Mexican summer beverage.
Notes
- Choose ripe, fragrant cantaloupes for the most vibrant and sweet flavor profile in your agua de melon.
- Strain the blended mixture to achieve a silky-smooth texture that’s perfect for hot summer days.
- Experiment with milk alternatives like almond or coconut milk for lactose-free or vegan versions of this refreshing drink.
- Adjust sugar levels based on the natural sweetness of your cantaloupe to create a perfectly balanced beverage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Mocktails
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 3.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg