Melon and Cucumber Aqua Fresca
Author: Maya Kitchenette
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Serves: 8
- 1 whole cantaloupe, cut into chunks (about 6 cups)
- 3.5 cups water
- 4 tbsp sugar, diluted into half a cup of hot water
- 1-2 limes (Use 1 if you like it mild. I used 2)
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- Mint leaves for garnishing
- In a blender, add cantaloupe and water and blend until smooth. Do this in batches.
- Pour through a fine strainer/cheesecloth and discard the pulp.
- Pour juice into a large pitcher and add lime juice.
- Sweetened with the sugar syrup according to taste.
- Add cucumber slices and keep chilled in the fridge until ready to serve.
- Garnish with mint before serving.
Recipe by Maya Kitchenette at https://mayakitchenette.com/melon-and-cucumber-aqua-fresca/
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