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    Home » Recipes » Beverage Recipes

    Melon Coolers

    Published: Jun 19, 2010 · Modified: Dec 1, 2019 by Ashley

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    I got some great recommendations after I posted the last Agua Fresca recipe, and this was another great suggestion! The honeydew I bought was bad when I cut into it, so I used only cantaloupe. It was nice and refreshing - perfect for the really hot weather we've had lately.

    Two glasses of melon juice with lime wheel garnish.

    Melon Coolers
    Gourmet August 2009

    yield: Makes 8 drinks
    active time: 15 min
    total time: 2 ¼ hr

    Mexican aguas frescas, or "fresh waters," made from all kinds of fresh fruit, flowers, or herbs, are a great way to beat the heat. This cantaloupe version gets additional vim from a splash of club soda.

    1 (4-pound) cantaloupe, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 8 cups)
    1 ½ cups water
    1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
    1 tablespoon sugar
    1 quart chilled club soda or seltzer
    Garnish: lime wedges; honeydew melon slices

    Purée cantaloupe in batches with water in a blender. Transfer to a colander lined with a kitchen towel (not terry cloth) or fine cheesecloth set over a deep bowl and let drain 1 hour. Gather ends of towel and very gently squeeze any remaining juice from melon, then discard solids.

    Stir in lime juice, sugar, and ¼ teaspoon salt and chill 1 hour.

    Divide among 8 (10-ounces) glasses and top off with club soda.

    MacGourmet: 4 Stars

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