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Cantaloupe Juice

This refreshing cantaloupe juice requires just one melon and produces a naturally sweet, hydrating beverage in under five minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: International
Calories: 60
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 ripe cantaloupe about 4 to 5 pounds, peeled, seeded, and cut into chunks
  • 1/2 cup cold water optional, for thinner consistency
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh lime juice or lemon juice optional, for brightness
  • Ice cubes for serving

Equipment

  • Sharp chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Blender or high-speed juicer
  • Large measuring cups or pitcher
  • Fine-mesh strainer (optional)
  • Spoon for stirring
  • Tall drinking glasses

Method
 

  1. Wash the cantaloupe under cool running water, scrubbing the netted skin gently to remove any dirt.
  2. Using a sharp chef's knife, cut the cantaloupe in half lengthwise.
  3. Use a spoon to scrape out and discard the seeds and fibrous pulp from both halves.
  4. Place each cantaloupe half flat side down on the cutting board and slice away the skin in vertical strips.
  5. Cut the peeled cantaloupe flesh into roughly 2-inch chunks and add to the blender or juicer container.
  6. Add 1/2 cup cold water and blend on high speed for 45 to 60 seconds until the mixture is smooth.
  7. Optionally, pour the juice through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher, pressing solids to extract all the liquid.
  8. Taste the juice and stir in fresh lime or lemon juice if desired to brighten the flavor.
  9. Serve the cantaloupe juice over ice immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 24 hours.

Notes

Serve juice immediately over ice or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 24 hours.