Watermelon or Cantaloupe Agua Fresca
Published May 21, 2009
Andrew Scrivani for The New York Times
- Total Time
- 1 hour
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Ingredients
4 cups diced, peeled ripe watermelon or cantaloupe
3 cups water
2 to 3 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon sugar
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)
15 grams carbs; 58 calories; 1 gram fiber; 9 milligrams sodium; 1 gram protein; 13 grams sugar
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Blend together the watermelon or cantaloupe with 1 ½ cups of the water, the lime juice and the sugar at high speed until smooth. Strain through a medium strainer into a large pitcher or bowl. Stir in the remaining water. Refrigerate for 1 hour or longer. Fill a glass with ice, pour in the agua fresca, garnish with a mint sprig, and serve.
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Doubled the watermelon & added only 2c water; juice of 1 lemon, handful of basil, about 8 ice cubes. Didn't strain out the healthy fiber or add more water. No need to refrigerate before serving over ice. 4 generous servings @ 16 oz each.
I add fresh ginger, mint and lime juice and no sugar. Makes a great after exercise drink
This makes it more of a smoothie and no longer an authentic Agua Fresca.
Made with cantaloupe. Increased the amount of lime until it tasted a bit more balanced, and it wasn't the strongest melon, so I added an additional teaspoon of sugar. Served with ice cubes and sliced, frozen strawberries (we didn't have any mint around). An absolute delight--especially if you're eating something spicy alongside!
Only 1 cup of water with this recipe for me-perfect for an over ripe watermelon! Can’t wait to add a lil tequila!!
Make peak seasonal fruit Fresca with no added sugar.