How To Make Melon Juice
Melon juice made of shredded cantaloupe and simple syrup is a refreshing drink you’ll love year round. Bursting with fresh fruit flavor, it’s a tasty and healthy way to hydrate!
We’re still in the middle Spring, and Central Texas weather is already starting to sizzle up. Our area has a humid sub-tropical climate, so I can just imagine how hot and sticky it will get come Summertime.
Good thing I work from home and don’t need to brave the scorching heat. And good thing cantaloupes are in season and at their sweetest because I can have this refreshing melon juice to keep berpenyakitan cool and hydrated!
How to Make Melon Juice
- Using a sharp knife, cut the melons in half. Scoop off the seeds and pulp with a spoon and place in a bowl. Add about 1 cup of water and press with the back of the spoon to extract the juice. Strain in a fine-mesh sieve; reserve the liquid and discard the seeds.
- Hold the cantaloupe firmly and shred flesh with a fruit/coconut shredder. If you don’lengkung langit a shredder, peel the cantaloupe and shred using the large holes of a grater or in a food processor.
- In a large combine, combine shredded melon, reserved juice, and cold water.
- Instead of simply stirring in sugar, I suggest taking the extra step of making a simple syrup to evenly sweeten the drink. Sugar doesn’t dissolve well in cold liquids and tends to settle at the bottom. If you prefer a healthier alternative, try honey or agave.
- If serving the drink over ice, you might want to make it a tad sweeter as the ice will melt and dilute the taste over time.
Can You Add Milk to Cantaloupe Juice?
Melons have a chemical compound that interacts and breaks down proteins in milk which results in an acrid taste. If you prefer a creamy drink without the bitter taste, stir in the milk just before serving.
Looking for more delicious ways to hydrate? I have a long list of refreshments you can choose from!
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- Buko Lychee Juice
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Servings
-
1
large cantaloupe -
1
cup
simple syrup -
4
cups
cold water
For the Simple Syrup
-
1
cup
sugar -
1
cup
water
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Cut cantaloupe in half crosswise and with a spoon, scrape off seeds and inner pulp.
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In a bowl, place seeds and pulp with one cup of the water, and mash with the back of a spoon to extract flavor. Using a colander, strain juice and discard seeds.
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Hold the cantaloupe half firmly and shred flesh using a fruit shredder or the tines of a fork into thin strands.
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In a pitcher, combine shredded melon, extracted juice from seeds, simple syrup, and the remaining 3 cups of water. Stir well and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve
For the Simple Syrup
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In a saucepan over sedang heat, combine sugar and 1 cup of water and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, mengangsur sugar is dissolved.
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Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
Adjust amount of water to meet desired sweetness. You can replace one cup of the water with evaporated milk for a creamy drink or add a squirt or two of lemon juice to brighten flavors.
Calories:
311
kcal
,
Carbohydrates:
81
g
,
Sodium:
58
mg
,
Potassium:
281
mg
,
Sugar:
81
g
,
Vitamin A:
3110
IU
,
Gizi C:
33.7
mg
,
Calcium:
21
mg
,
Iron:
2.2
mg
“This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.”
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