Horchata De Melon
Cool, creamy, and refreshingly unique, Horchata de Melón is a must-try twist on traditional horchata, perfect for warm-weather sipping. This Mexican-inspired drink makes ingenious use of cantaloupe seeds, blending them with water, milk (your choice of whole, almond, or oat), a touch of cinnamon, vanilla extract, and a hint of sugar for a subtly sweet and aromatic treat. Strain and serve over ice for a silky, thirst-quenching beverage that’s both sustainable and delicious. Ready in just 10 minutes, this recipe is as practical as it is flavorful, complete with optional garnishes like cantaloupe slices or a cinnamon stick to elevate your presentation. Great for summer gatherings or a unique afternoon refreshment, this cantaloupe seed horchata transforms kitchen scraps into liquid gold!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Cantaloupe seeds (from 1 medium cantaloupe)
- 4 cups Water
- 2 cups Milk (whole, almond, or oat)
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2 cups Ice
- Optional garnish: cantaloupe slices or a cinnamon stick
Instructions
Scoop out the seeds from a medium cantaloupe and place them in a fine-mesh sieve. Rinse thoroughly under cold water to remove any clinging fruit pulp, then pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Add the cleaned cantaloupe seeds, 4 cups of water, and ground cinnamon to a blender. Blend on high until smooth, about 1–2 minutes.
Strain the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a large bowl or pitcher, pressing or squeezing to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the remaining pulp and seed solids.
Stir in the milk, sugar, and vanilla extract. Taste and adjust the sweetness if needed by adding more sugar, a tablespoon at a time.
Serve immediately over ice, or chill in the refrigerator for 1–2 hours for a colder drink.
For an added touch, garnish with cantaloupe slices or a cinnamon stick before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
938 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.2 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.1 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 48 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 281 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 115.8 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.6 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 90.5 g | ||
| Protein | 32.9 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.2 mcg | 31% | |
| Calcium | 712 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 1326 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
