08/27/2026
My last cantaloupe from Taproot Farm was insanely sweet—the kind you keep going back for! 🍈
But cantaloupes, melons, and watermelons can be hard to judge from the outside. Sometimes you cut one open and the flavor just isn’t what you hoped for.
So what can you do with a disappointing melon? Turn it into agua fresca!
Blend together:
• Melon, cut into chunks
• A little pineapple or pineapple juice for more fruit flavor
• Fresh lime or lemon juice
• Sugar, to taste
• A few fresh mint leaves
• A tiny pinch of salt
Blend until smooth, then chill well or serve over ice. If the melon is already watery, taste it before adding any water.
The pineapple adds the fruitiness the melon is missing. The citrus, mint, and tiny pinch of salt wake up the flavor.
A disappointing melon can still become a delicious summer drink—and stay out of the compost! 🌿
