Cantaloupe Agua Fresca

Cantaloupe Agua Fresca is a refreshing, traditional Mexican blended drink made by pureeing ripe cantaloupe melon with water, a touch of lime juice, and a sweetener like sugar or honey. It is a classic example of an 'agua fresca,' a category of non-alcoholic fruit-based beverages popular throughout Mexico and Latin America.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This drink is primarily a source of simple carbohydrates from the natural fruit sugars and any added sweetener, with negligible fat and protein. It provides a good amount of hydration and is a notable source of vitamins A and C from the cantaloupe, with a typical serving containing roughly 80-120 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	60 kcal
Protein	1 g
Carbs	14 g
Fat	0.3 g
Fiber	1.5 g
Sugar	13 g
Sodium	20 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Vitamin C	40 mg
Vitamin A	1200 IU
Folate	30 mcg
Vitamin B6	0.15 mg
Magnesium	20 mg
Phosphorus	25 mg
Manganese	0.05 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, agua frescas like this one are a staple of Mexican street food and home cooking, offering a cool, hydrating counterpoint to spicy dishes. Nutritionally, using a whole fruit like cantaloupe means the drink retains some of the fruit's fiber, unlike many commercial juices, making it a more wholesome refreshment.