Published January 31, 2013 | Written by The Healthline Editorial Team
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Servings: 8
Total Time: 20 min
Prep Time: 20 min | Cook Time: 0 min
Agua frescas are a great way to cool down when the summer's heat is at it's peak. Any kind of melon you can find will work as long as they're really ripe.
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Calories per serving: |
150 |
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Total Fat 0.5g |
1% |
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Cholesterol 0mg |
0% |
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Sodium 61mg |
3% |
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Calories per serving: |
150 |
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% Daily Value* |
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Total Fat 0.5g |
1% |
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Saturated Fat 0.1g |
1% |
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Cholesterol 0mg |
0% |
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Sodium 61mg |
3% |
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Total Carbohydrate 39.0g |
13% |
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Dietary Fiber 2.6g |
10% |
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Sugars 35.0g |
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Protein 1.8g |
3% |
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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. |
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Ingredients
- 2 large cantaloupe or honeydew melons
- 5 limes
- 1/2 gallon water
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 4 springs mint
- Ice cubes
Step by Step:
- Cut melons in half, remove seeds and rind and cut into chunks. Process melon, in batches, in a food processor or blender until smooth. Pour into a large bowl or pitcher. Cut limes in half and squeeze juice into melon mixture. Add 6 cups of water and half the sugar. Stir until sugar dissolves. Taste to determine if you need to add additional water or sugar.
- Add mint sprigs and refrigerate at least 30 minutes. Add ice and serve.
