Hibiscus Agua Fresca
Ingredients
- 1 small cantaloupe
- 2 cups prepared Pink Lemonade Herbal Tea or Blue Butterfly Herbal Tea
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 bag Pink Lemonade Herbal Tea Blend
- 1 bag Blue Butterfly Herbal Tea Blend
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1⁄2 tbsp maple syrup
Preparation
- Cut off both stem ends of the cantaloupe. Place on a cutting board, one flat side down. Using a sharp knife, carefully cut off the peel using a downward slicing motion. Slice in half. Using a spoon, scoop out seeds. Cut into cubes; you should have about 6 cups.
- Place cantaloupe in blender; blend until smooth.
- Using a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth, strain cantaloupe purée into a pitcher. You should have about 2 cups.
- Add tea, lemon juice, and maple syrup. Stir to combine.
- Divide between four glasses filled with ice.
Epicure Products Used
Nutritional Information
Per serving(about 1 cup): Calories 45, Fat 0.2 g (Saturated 0.1 g, 0 0 g), Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 20 mg, Carbohydrate 11 g (Fiber 1 g, Sugars 10 g), Protein 1 g.
Tips
Save time by purchasing pre-cubed cantaloupe at the grocery store. You will need about 6 cups.
Save cantaloupe flesh for morning smoothies.