Melon Agua Fresca

MELON AGUA FRESCA - DIRTY

Escape the heat with a taste of the tropics! This vibrant and refreshing Melon Agua Fresca is a breeze to whip up and the perfect way to celebrate the juicy sweetness of locally grown rockmelons at their peak. So, grab a ripe melon (the heavier, the better!) and get ready to blend up a taste of sunshine! ☀️ You can make this beverage with or without alcohol but, naughty or nice, this drink is such a winner!

Scroll down for all the delicious details x Kate

Fabulous refreshment for the summer months

RECIPE DETAILS

VEG | V | GF | DF

MAKES 4-6

PREP TIME --10 mins

COOK TIME - nil

Don’t skip the garnishes.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups rockmelon, roughly chopped

• 2 cups water

• 1-2 medium lime, juiced (make to your own taste)

• 2 tsp raw sugar (optional to leave out if your fruit is ripe and sweet)

• Garnish with slices of rockmelon, cucumber and mint

• 120 mls tequila (optional)

• 4-6 sliced of rockmelon (for garnish)

• 4-6 slices of cucumber (for garnish)
  

METHOD

1. In your blender combine rockmelon, water, lime juice, tequila and sweetener (if using).

2. Blend on high until smooth.

3. Taste for lime and sweetness and adjust and blend again if necessary.

4. Pour into your garnished glass over ice.

COOKS NOTES

• + Rockmelon also makes a fabulous smoothie when blended with vanilla ice cream and milk…just saying.

• How to choose a good rockmelon.

  The secret to choosing the ripest rockmelon is to select one that feels heavy for its size and has a pleasant aroma. The heaviness indicates it's full of juice, and the aroma can be detected through the porous skin when the fruit is ripe.

• Grower Region

  Rockmelons require a hot dry climate for propagation, making the West Australian Ord River a perfect growing region for these delicious summer fruits.

• Storage - Rockmelons should be stored in a cool, dry place, such as a refrigerator. They can be stored for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.