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Cantaloupe Agua Fresca

This easy recipe for cantaloupe agua fresca makes the perfect drink for summer. Using the fruit, lime juice and water you can quickly have a tasty mocktail. I love this agua fresca plain or served with sparkling water.

a glass of cantaloupe aqua fresca with ice and lime slice with a bottle of aqua fresca behind it

If you aren't a fan of cantaloupe you can substitute watermelon or honey dew melon. If you are going to add another fruit that is more tart you may need to increase the amount of sweetener you add to the recipe.

This recipe is a great way to use leftover cantaloupe that you sliced up and have in the refrigerator. The lovely orange color is perfect to serve at gatherings. This drink is always a hit served very cold over ice during the hot summer months.

If you are looking for more tasty cold drinks try my Homemade Blueberry Lemonade made with Frozen Blueberries, my Pina Colada Mocktail, my Strawberry Daiquiri Mocktails, or my Homemade Raspberry Lemonade.

You can find all of my drink recipes here: Gluten Free Drink Recipes

Cantaloupe agua fresca is a light, refreshing beverage that captures the sweet, mellow flavor of ripe melon in every sip.

This cantaloupe drink is a staple summer beverage in many warm-weather regions, offering a naturally sweet and hydrating alternative to sugary sodas or heavy juices.

With its smooth texture and vibrant color, this melon agua fresca recipe is a delightful way to enjoy cantaloupe in liquid form-perfect for cooling down on hot days.

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Ingredients

Instructions

Put cantaloupe chunks, lime juice, sugar, sea salt and 1 cup of water into your blender. Blend until smooth.

Strain the cantaloupe mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheese cloth into a jar, pitcher or bottle. Discard the solids.

Add the remaining 2 cups of water and stir or shake to combine.

Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.

Serve over ice. You may want to serve with some sparkling water to add some fizz.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is agua fresca made of?

Agua fresca is made of water, fruit, lime juice and a sweetener. For this version I used cantaloupe, granulated sugar and also added a bit of sea salt to cut the sweetness just a little. You could easily replace the cantaloupe with watermelon, honey dew or another fruit that you have.

Depending on how sweet the fruit is you're using you will want to adjust the amount of sugar you add. For this recipe I used ripe cantaloupe which is naturally very sweet. If you want to use fruit that is less ripe or a fruit that is more tart you will want to add more sweetener.

Does agua fresca have alcohol in it?

No, this drink is water based and does not contain alcohol. It is very close to a juice and is great for non-alcoholic drinks and to serve to children. If you wanted to you could add alcohol to make a cocktail or sparkling water to cut down on the sweetness.

How should I store cantaloupe agua fresca?

I like to put mine in a bottle, but you could also store your agua fresca in a jar with a sealed lid. You can store this cantaloupe agua fresca in the refrigerator for 7-10 days.

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Author: Elaine VanVleck
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 4 cups 1x
Diet: Gluten Free

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This easy recipe for canteloupe agua fresca makes the perfect drink for summer. Using the fruit, lime juice and water you can quickly have a tasty mocktail. I love this agua fresca plain or served with sparkling water.

Ingredients

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1 Cantaloupe, peeled, seeds removed and cut into chunks
⅓ cup Lime Juice
1 Tbsp. Granulated Sugar
¼ tsp. Sea Salt
3 cups Water

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Instructions

Put cantaloupe chunks, lime juice, sugar, sea salt and 1 cup of water into your blender. Blend until smooth.

Strain the cantaloupe mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheese cloth into a jar, pitcher or bottle. Discard the solids.

Add the remaining 2 cups of water and stir or shake to combine.

Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.

Serve over ice. You may want to serve with some sparkling water to add some fizz.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Category: Drinks
Method: Blender
Cuisine: Gluten Free

Gluten Free Strawberry Jam Bars

This simple recipe for gluten free strawberry jam bars uses fresh strawberries and strawberry jam over a shortbread like base with an oatmeal crisp topping. These are some of the best gluten free fruit bars for dessert, breakfast, or brunch.

I love these bars warm with homemade whipped cream or vanilla ice cream as a dessert. They also work well for breakfast or brunch, and are delicious served alongside a cup of coffee. They can easily be made the day before you want to serve them.

If you are looking for more strawberry recipes try my Gluten Free Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble, my Gluten Free Strawberry Cobbler, my Gluten Free Strawberry Pretzel Dessert or my Gluten Free Strawberry Rhubarb Bars.

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Why You'll Love This Recipe

A buttery, shortbread like base
Works for dessert, breakfast, or brunch
Can be made a day ahead
Uses simple pantry staples

Try a Different Jam

This recipe works well with almost any jam you have on hand. Raspberry, blueberry, cherry, or mixed berry jam would all be delicious swapped in for the strawberry, making this an easy way to use up whatever is already in your fridge.

Ingredient Notes

Gluten free flour: a 1 to 1 gluten free blend like Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 or King Arthur Measure for Measure works well here.
Strawberry jam: use your favorite store bought or homemade jam. This is also a great way to use up jam you already have in the fridge.
Nuts: pecans, almonds, or walnuts all work well in the topping, so use whichever you have on hand or prefer.

Top Tip

I used fresh strawberries, but you could also use frozen strawberries. You will want to thaw the frozen strawberries completely and then drain any excess water or juice from them before adding them to the recipe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use frozen strawberries with this recipe?

Yes. Be sure to completely defrost the strawberries and then strain them so they don't have excess water or juice. Although, I think this recipe is the most delicious with fresh strawberries.

Do gluten free strawberry jam bars need to be refrigerated?

Yes. The fruit mixture in these bars needs to be refrigerated. They are ok out for a bit, but should be refrigerated when you are done serving them. It's especially important to refrigerate your bars during warm months. Without preservatives your bars can go badly quickly if left out on the counter.

How should I store strawberry jam bars?

You can place a lid or plastic wrap over the container you baked the bars in and store them like that. I also like placing each bar in a small glass container so they are ready for single servings.

If they've been in the refrigerator for over three days I put the individual containers in the freezer for later.

Can I use parchment paper instead of greasing the pan?

Yes. Lining the pan with parchment paper, leaving a little overhang on the sides, makes it much easier to lift the whole batch out in one piece for cleaner slicing.

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