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Agua de melón (agua de melón)

Fresh, fragrant drink made by blending melon flesh with water, sugar and lime. Light and very thirst-quenching, it is drunk in summer, over ice, at any time of day.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

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Nutrition facts

159 kcal per serving

Protein
1.8 g
Carbohydrates
37.6 g
of which sugars
31.1 g
Fat
0.2 g
Fiber
2.5 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Cut the melon in half, remove the seeds and scoop out the flesh in chunks.
  2. Blend the flesh with 300 ml of cold water until you get a smooth purée.
  3. Add the sugar and the lime juice, then blend again for a few seconds.
  4. Pour everything into a pitcher, top up with the rest of the water and stir.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and serve very cold with ice cubes.

Variations and tips

Sparkling version. Top up with sparkling water just before serving for a livelier drink.

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