Name: Honeydew Melon Agua Fresca (Agua de Melon Verde)
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 80 min
Ingredients: 3 cups 1-inch honeydew chunks (from 1 large ripe melon, peeled); 4 cups water, divided; 0.33333334326744 cup fresh lime juice, or more to taste; 0.25 cup granulated sugar; Ice for serving; Lime slices for garnish

Honeydew Melon Agua Fresca (Agua de Melon Verde)

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We've knocked back the sugar quite a bit in this healthier Mexican agua fresca recipe. This refreshing drink is often a way that Mexicans use up their leftover fruit, so feel free to use this technique with whatever fruit you have, especially other melons and tropical fruits like pineapple and mango.

By Roberto Santibañez

Updated on June 19, 2020

Cook Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

1 hr

Total Time:

1 hr 20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Low Carbohydrate Low Fat Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Vegetarian Vegan

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Ingredients

3 cups 1-inch honeydew chunks (from 1 large ripe melon, peeled)
4 cups water, divided
⅓ cup fresh lime juice, or more to taste
¼ cup granulated sugar
Ice for serving
Lime slices for garnish

Directions

Working in batches if necessary, puree melon, 2 cups water, lime juice and sugar in a blender until smooth and the sugar has fully dissolved, about 45 seconds. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher. Add the remaining 2 cups water, stir well, and adjust the taste with more lime juice, if desired. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 1 day. To serve, stir well and pour into ice-filled glasses. Garnish with lime slices, if desired.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

50	Calories
0g	Fat
13g	Carbs
0g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Serving Size about 3/4 cup
Calories 50
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 13g	5%
Dietary Fiber 1g	2%
Total Sugars 12g
Added Sugars 6g	12%
Protein 0g	1%
Total Fat 0g	0%
Vitamin A 37IU	1%
Vitamin C 15mg	16%
Folate 13mcg	3%
Sodium 15mg	1%
Calcium 9mg	1%
Iron 0mg	1%
Magnesium 8mg	2%
Potassium 159mg	3%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.