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Cantaloupe Liquado Recipe

Escape the heat with this vibrant Cantaloupe Liquado! This refreshing drink boasts a unique, subtly sweet flavor that's perfect for a hot day. Easily customizable, you can elevate it with a splash of your favorite alcohol (tequila or rum work wonderfully!), a handful of fresh strawberries, or a squeeze of extra lime or lemon for a zesty twist. This simple recipe is ready in minutes – the perfect summer beverage!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 12 mins
Calories 29.7 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cantaloupe Liquado

  • 1 medium cantaloupe, peeled, seeded, and cubed (about 4 cups)
  • Lime, Juice Of
  • 1 to 2 cups cold water, or more to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup granulated sugar, or to taste
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup honey, if using (to taste)
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved (optional)
  • 1/4 cup white rum, tequila, or vodka (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (optional)
  • ice, for serving
  • cantaloupe wedges, for garnish (optional)
  • fresh mint sprigs, for garnish (optional)

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How to Make Cantaloupe Liquado

  1. Combine cubed cantaloupe, lime juice, water, honey (if using), and optional strawberries in a blender.
  2. Blend until completely smooth.
  3. Add optional alcohol and/or lemon juice if desired.
  4. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any seeds or pulp (optional, for a smoother texture).
  5. Pour into glasses filled with ice.
  6. Garnish with a cantaloupe wedge or fresh mint sprig (optional).
  7. Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Cantaloupe Liquado!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

28g

Fat

0g

Carbs

2g

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