Hydrating Cucumber and Honeydew Agua Fresca

This refreshing agua fresca is the perfect way to cool down on a hot day. It's made with just a few simple ingredients, and it's naturally sweetened with honey. The cucumber and honeydew melon give it a light and refreshing flavor, and the lime juice adds a bit of tartness.

Agua fresca is a traditional Mexican drink made with fresh fruit, water, and sugar. It's a popular way to cool down on a hot day, and it can be made with a variety of different fruits. This recipe for cucumber and honeydew agua fresca is a bit of a twist on the classic. The honeydew melon adds a bit of sweetness and a touch of tropical flavor, and the lime juice helps to balance out the sweetness. The result is a refreshing and flavorful drink that's perfect for summer.

Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cucumber, peeled and sliced
• 1/2 honeydew melon, peeled and seeded
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1/4 cup honey
• 4 cups water

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
2. Strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher.
3. Serve chilled over ice.

Why It Works

• The cucumber and honeydew melon are both very hydrating, so this agua fresca is a great way to stay hydrated on a hot day.
• The honey adds a bit of sweetness to the agua fresca, but it's not overpowering.
• The lime juice adds a bit of tartness to the agua fresca, which helps to balance out the sweetness of the honey and the fruit.
• Straining the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve ensures that the agua fresca is smooth and free of any seeds or pulp.