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Two glasses and a pitcher filled with refreshing Honeydew agua fresca, topped with foam, sit on a light-colored cloth with a melon slice in the background—an inviting honeydew drink perfect for your next agua fresca recipe.

Honeydew Agua Fresca Recipe

Honeydew agua fresca delivers an incredibly sweet and delicate flavor that refreshes you from the very first sip. Plus, you only need 4 ingredients and less than 15 minutes to make it at home
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings: 10 cups
Calories: 85kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 ripe honeydew melon
  • ½ cup sugar or sweetener of choice
  • 2-3 fresh spearmint sprigs
  • 8 cups cold water
  • Ice optional

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Instructions

Prepare the Melon

  • Wash the melon thoroughly, dry it, and place it on your cutting board.
  • Carefully cut the melon in half and remove all the seeds with a spoon.
  • Using your knife, peel each half to remove all the flesh.

Blend the Fruit

  • Add the chopped melon flesh, sugar, and 3-4 cups of water to your blender. Blend until everything is perfectly smooth.
  • The sweetness level depends on your personal taste. Since honeydew is naturally very sweet, I suggest tasting it before adding more sugar.
  • You can also use other sweeteners like honey, agave syrup, stevia, or whatever you prefer.
  • Transfer to a large pitcher, add the remaining water, stir well, and adjust sweetness if needed.

Chill and Serve

  • I recommend refrigerating until ready to serve. But if you want to drink it immediately, serve it over plenty of ice.
  • Garnish with a fresh spearmint sprig or a small piece of melon on the rim of the glass.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Honeydew Agua Fresca Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
85
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
0.2
g
0
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.05
g
0
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
0.004
g
Sodium
 
33
mg
1
%
Potassium
 
292
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
 
22
g
7
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
20
g
22
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
64
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
 
23
mg
28
%
Calcium
 
13
mg
1
%
Iron
 
0.2
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: aguas frescas mexicanas, How to make Mexican aguas frescas