Honeydew Horchata Recipe

Escape the heat with this vibrant Honeydew Horchata! A deliciously refreshing Mexican fruit drink, easily adaptable to any melon, this recipe is perfect for a hot summer day or any occasion. Sweet honeydew melon is blended with lime juice and a touch of sugar for the ultimate thirst-quencher. Easy to make and endlessly customizable, this horchata is sure to become your new favorite.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 167.4 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Honeydew Horchata

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How to Make Honeydew Horchata

  1. Cut a small honeydew melon (about 4 cups cubed) in half and scoop the flesh into a blender. Discard seeds.
  2. Add 1/2 cup water to the blender along with the honeydew.
  3. Add 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons lime juice to the blender.
  4. Blend until completely smooth, adding more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency (about 2 cups total liquid).
  5. Taste and adjust sweetness and tartness by adding more sugar (1 tablespoon at a time) or lime juice (1 tablespoon at a time).
  6. Serve immediately over ice or chill for up to 2 hours for a perfectly refreshing drink.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

154g

Fat

0g

Carbs

14g