Mazzullo, N. 2025, Cantaloupe Cooler, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno, Recipes

Refreshing orange juice mixed with sweet cantaloupe creates the perfect, easy-to-make drink! You can even get creative and use any fruit you please!

cantaloupe cooler
Level: Eas Prep: hours|minutes Yield: 8 servings
Total: hours|minutes Inactive: hours|minutes Serving Size: # oz|lbs|pieces

Ingredients

  • 1 cantaloupe (ripe)
  • 2 1/2 cups orange juice (cold)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar (granulated)
  • ice (crushed)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Cut the melon in half. Scoop out seeds, remove rind and discard. Cut melon into 1-inch cubes.
  3. In a blender or food processor, blend melon cubes with 1/2 cup orange juice until smooth.
  4. Pour the puree into the pitcher and stir in the remaining orange juice and the sugar. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
  5. Pour into glasses filled with crushed ice. 

Cook's Note

For a new twist, try other melons or strawberries in place of the cantaloupe.

 

Nutrition Facts

8 servings per recipe
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Calories 71 per serving

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Learn more about the author(s)

Natalie Mazzullo
Natalie Mazzullo
 

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