Lisa Yarde
This non-alcoholic Cantaloupe Agua Fresca fruit drink. It’s a simple flavored water that’s refreshing . A delightful drink is served daily on almost every street corner in Mexico, or you can make it on your own. This non-alcoholic fruit drink is perfect for sipping on a summer afternoon. Don’t like pieces of basil in your drink? Strain the Agua Fresca before serving.
Cantaloupe-Basil Agua Fresca Recipe
Need a quick quench? A lemon basil cantaloupe agua fresca using sweet cantaloupe, lemon basil, water, and honey. try this Refreshing beverage to quench the thirst.
Servings: 2
Calories: 78kcal
Equipment
- Measuring Cups/Spoons Set
- Glass Liquid Measuring Cups
- 18 x 24-Inch Plastic Cutting Board
- 8" Chef's Knife
- Blender
- Sieve Set
- High-Heat Scraper
- Drink Muddler
- Glass Nesting Bowls
- 9" Wire Whisk
Ingredients
PURÉE
- 2 cups Chopped fresh cantaloupe
- 2 cups Water, divided
MUDDLE
- 1 Tbsp. Chopped fresh basil
- 2 Tbsp. Superfine sugar
- 3 Tbsp. Fresh lime juice
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Purée cantaloupe and 1 cup water in a blender; strain through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing solids to extract as much juice as possible. Discard solids.
- Muddle basil and sugar together until fragrant. Whisk in remaining 1 cup water, lime juice, and salt, then stir in cantaloupe juice. Chill agua fresca until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts
1 servings per container
- Amount Per ServingCalories78
- % Daily Value *
- Sodium 22mg 1%
- Total Carbohydrate
21g
8%
- Protein 1g 2%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
