A couple of weeks ago we were having some nice hot summer weather and I was looking for a cold drink that would be fast and easy to make. I found this recipe for Agua Fresca in the book Hello! 365 Melon Recipes: Best Melon Cookbook Ever For Beginners when I was looking for ideas to make with the cantaloupe I had on hand.
This drink is so super simple to make, with just four ingredients, well okay five ingredients since we decided to add a little Malibu Rum. Honestly, this was so good without the rum but it did add a nice touch since we were floating in the pool on sunny Saturday afternoon.
You can make this drink recipe with just about any fruit but cantaloupe is the only one I’ve tried so far since we like it so much. It’s just so refreshing, I’m not sure it’s a healthy as I like to think it is since there’s added sugar but it’s still better than drinking a can of pop.
Next time the temperature rises, skip the store-bought beverages and treat yourself to a homemade Agua Fresca—a drink that’s as refreshing as it is delicious.
Cheers to thoroughly enjoying the rest of summer!
What is an Agua Fresca?
Agua Fresca, which translates to “fresh water” in Spanish, is a light, refreshing beverage popular in Mexico and other Latin American countries. It is made by blending water with fresh fruits, sugar, and sometimes lime juice or herbs.
The mixture is then strained to remove any pulp or seeds, resulting in a smooth, thirst-quenching drink.
Common fruits used in Agua Fresca include watermelon, cantaloupe, pineapple, mango, and strawberries, though other ingredients like cucumber, and rice (in horchata) can also be used.
The drink is typically served cold over ice and is a popular choice for hot weather and outdoor gatherings.
Ingredients
- Water
- Cantaloupe, peeled and seeded
- White sugar
- Ice cube
- Malibu Rum, optional
How to make an Agua Fresca
In a blender, put sugar, cantaloupe, and water and then blend until smooth.
Distribute ice among 2 glasses and add cantaloupe mixture on top of ice.
Tools For This Recipe
(Amazon affiliate links)- These are the tools I use when making this recipe!
- KitchenAid Blender– I use my KitchenAid Blender for so many things but it’s great for making smoothies.
Agua Fresca
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 3 slices cantaloupe peeled and seeded
- 6 tbsps. white sugar
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- In a blender, put sugar, cantaloupe, and water and then blend until smooth.
- Distribute ice among 2 glasses and add cantaloupe mixture on top of ice.
