Description
Refreshing and hydrating Honeydew Agua Fresca! This simple drink is made with chilled honeydew, lime juice, and a touch of sweetener. Perfect for hot summer days!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups cubed honeydew melon, chilled
- 4 cups cold water, plus more to adjust consistency
- 1/4 cup lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 2–4 tablespoons agave nectar or simple syrup, to taste (adjust based on sweetness of melon)
- Optional: A few mint sprigs for garnish
- Optional: Pinch of salt (enhances sweetness)
- Ice cubes, for serving
Instructions
- Combine Honeydew and Water: In a high-powered blender, combine the cubed honeydew melon and 4 cups of cold water.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend the mixture until it is completely smooth (1-2 minutes).
- Strain the Mixture (Optional): For a smoother agua fresca, strain the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth-lined colander into a large pitcher.
- Add Lime Juice and Sweetener: Add the lime juice and agave nectar (or simple syrup) to the pitcher. Start with 2 tablespoons of agave and taste.
- Adjust Sweetness and Consistency: Taste and adjust the sweetness as needed. Add more agave nectar or simple syrup, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it reaches your preferred sweetness. If the agua fresca is too thick, add more cold water, a little at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency. Add a pinch of salt to enhance the sweetness, if desired.
- Chill Thoroughly: Cover the pitcher and refrigerate the agua fresca for at least 30 minutes, or preferably longer, to allow the flavors to meld and the agua fresca to chill completely.
- Prepare Glasses: Fill glasses with ice cubes.
- Pour and Garnish: Pour the chilled honeydew agua fresca over the ice. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint, if desired.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the agua fresca immediately and enjoy!
Notes
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- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes