Cool and Refreshing Cantaloupe Drink

4 Reviews

Prep: 15 min
Ready In: 15 min

“This is a very refreshing drink my mother made for me a lot when I was a child. It may seem a little strange, but if you like cantaloupe, try it! Great on a hot summer day!” - by mrab

Ingredients

1 cantaloupe, halved and seeded
1/2 cup white sugar, or more to taste
2 cups milk
6 cups cold water, or more as needed

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Original recipe yields 8 servings

Directions

Shred the cantaloupe into a large pitcher using a fork, making sure to catch all the juice and pulp. Stir in the sugar, mashing any large pieces of cantaloupe. Stir in the milk and water, adding enough to fill the pitcher. Serve cold.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (8 total)

Calories
113 cal
6%

Fat
1.4 g
2%

Carbs
23.7 g
8%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Bobbie Susan

Jul. 22, 2011

"I wanted to wait until a really hot day to make this. It was so refreshing and the taste was amazing. I didn't like the chunks of cantaloupe in the drink so I might strain the drink next time and dr..." See moreink just the juice."

Jas

Jul. 12, 2011

"Delishhh!!! We used to make this also. It is definitely good and refreshing on hot summer days!!!..." See more"

Amanda

Aug. 3, 2011

"It was GREAT.......... It mostly depends on the kind of cantaloupe you have... Sweet or ripe>>> I tried 1 cup of water and 1 cup of ice....... But the ice did not really crush! But it was great! :)..." See more"

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