Now that Easter is behind us, we're getting pretty excited for Cinco de Mayo, no? I can almost taste the tacos and guac right now. Us in the Mahoney family aren't known for practicing good eating habits on the holiday, but as long as there's a little something healthy on the table, who can complain? It's all about striking a decent balance, or so they say. This year, I will be passing up the margaritas and reaching for Agua Fresca instead. While I haven't tried my hand at making it myself, I found this Melon Agua Fresca in the recipe section on Golden Blossom Honey, and it sounded easy enough.
What's fun about this recipe is that you can use any fruit combination that you like. I stuck with cantaloupe for this blog post because that's what the recipe called for, but you can certainly replace the cantaloupe with your favorite fruit and it will work beautifully. I'm thinking with summer rolling around, I can't wait when watermelon starts to pop up because it would be so perfect in this agua fresca recipe. As soon as my blueberry bushes start to fruit, I'm also going to try blueberry pomegranate. Maybe even strawberry kiwi. Really, the possibilities are endless here! Best of all, it's a healthy drink, so that leaves more room to gorge on a few extra tacos!
Ingredients
3 cups water1/4 cup GOLDEN BLOSSOM RAW HONEY
1 cantaloupe, peeled, seeded and chopped
grated zest of 1 lime
juice of 1 lime
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What fruits would you like to try in this Agua Fresca recipe?
What a lovely color, perfect for hot days☺☺
ReplyDeleteThank you! It really would be so refreshing and hydrating on a hot day :)
DeleteOMG that is so gorgeous, dahlink, you are back to your usual amazing photoself :) You might stick a bit with the white background this year, it is very refreshing!
ReplyDeleteIt's been 36*C yesterday, I just about thought I'd die, and it is ever worse today! It is totally unholy for April!
It is Orthodox Easter this weekend here and then May Day next week, which is non working always.... except for me, of course :)
I'd put raspberries in this one since you've asked :) Or bananas!
Thanks dahlink. I have been using the white background more frequently as summer approaches. I do a lot of darker in the winter months it seems. Just goes with the mood I suppose.
DeleteIt's still quite chilly here. I only have 3 out of all 60 of my tulips pop up so far, which is odd because they are always out of the ground before Easter. I'd love to have those hellish hot days here already. Wanna trade?
Sorry you have to work, but I guess that will keep you out of trouble ;)
Yasss! Raspberries would be so yum here. Blackberries too!
Looks nice
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteOh yum, that sounds GOOD. I have to make one this weekend! Yummers.
ReplyDeleteThanks Robin :)
DeleteThis looks so yummy. Great for a hot day. Add some ice and make a smoothie!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mary!
DeleteI am in the mood for a good party and Cinco de Mayo is always fun. Cantaloup and honey are a great combination so I will drink this all summer.
ReplyDeleteCantaloupe is also my favourite!
ReplyDeleteI need to make these this weekend. I love drinks like this and it sounds so yummy.
ReplyDeleteOoo I must try this for sure. It sounds incredible. I love to sip on tasty drinks like this during the summer.
ReplyDeleteOh wow that drink looks not only delicious, but absolutely refreshing! Perfect for summertime.
ReplyDeleteNever see this in the stores before. Now I will have to look around because it looks really delicious.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds super refreshing. I like the idea of trying a few different fruit combos depending on what's in season.
ReplyDeleteOh YUM!!! I think I need to make this! My mouth is watering just thinking about making it!
ReplyDeletewhat beautiful color Theresa and fresh!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice weekend!
This looks so good and that is my favorite honey bear to use for things Perfect for a spring brunch too
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a super fun recipe to make! Perfect for summer!
ReplyDeleteI am sure that my family will love this Agua Fresca. It's so fresh and tasty!
ReplyDeleteSure looks like it will be a win indeed. Yeah, having something healthy and balance and stuff works, but does anyone eat the healthy stuff out on holidays?
ReplyDeleteI love cantaloupe. I bet that drink is as delicious as it looks. I can't wait to try it.
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Thanks for this awesome recipe! This sounds super refreshing and delicious!
ReplyDeleteThis looks so refreshing. I think I will make it for my mom's birthday in a couple of weeks.
ReplyDeleteOh my, it does sound delicious. I'm truthfully not excited for the 5th of May. My year is flying by and my goals are in the air with it. We've never celebrated it, but with this drink, why not?!?!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a wonderful spring/summer drink. I'd like to try some berries that I pick. They may get seedy though.
ReplyDeleteLooks delicious, Theresa! I'm always on the look for a refreshing and healthy drink. I think I would try this version first and then branch out. Certainly strawberries come to mind. Enjoy your Monday!
ReplyDeleteYou have blueberry bushes? Wow!
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