Epicure Recipes

Hibiscus Melon Agua Fresca

Beverages

12 min

4 servings

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Ingredients

  • 1 small cantaloupe
  • 2 cups steeped, chilled Hibiscus Bliss Herbal Tea
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 12 tbsp maple syrup

Preparation

  1. Cut off both stem ends of the cantaloupe. Place on a cutting board, one flat side down. Using a sharp knife, carefully cut off the peel using a downward slicing motion. Slice in half. Using a spoon, scoop out seeds. Cut into cubes; you should have about 6 cups.
  2. Place cantaloupe in blender; blend until smooth.
  3. Using a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth, strain cantaloupe purée into a pitcher. You should have about 2 cups.
  4. Add tea, lemon juice, and maple syrup. Stir to combine.
  5. Divide between four glasses filled with ice.

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Nutritional Information

Per serving(about 1 cup): Calories 45, Fat 0.2 g (Saturated 0.1 g, 0 0 g), Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 20 mg, Carbohydrate 11 g (Fiber 1 g, Sugars 10 g), Protein 1 g.

Tips

Save time by purchasing pre-cubed cantaloupe at the grocery store. You will need about 6 cups.

Save cantaloupe flesh for morning smoothies.