This Cantaloupe Mint Rose Batidos is a refreshing drink for a hot summer day. Scented with rose water and cool with mint, it’s the perfect drink to cool down with.
There’s a Venezuelan restaurant near our house that our kids love. Not only is the food good, but the drink options are very kid-friendly. They serve a variety of batidos, which are frosty fruit and milk drinks, made with fresh fruit, milk, sugar and ice. I think they might also put a touch of cream into theirs as well. Batidos are kind of like a smoothie, just icier. They’re super refreshing.
Recently, I made a Cantaloupe Mint Rose Water Batidos as a refreshing drink for my kids at lunchtime. It was the perfect way to get them to eat their fruit while enjoying a frosty treat. Cantaloupe and other melons are in season now so batidos are a great way to enjoy them as they are so full of natural juiciness. A few mint leaves makes this batidos even more refreshing and a splash of rose water (found at an Indian grocery store) adds a beautiful fragrance.
Cantaloupe Mint Rose Water Batidos Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cup cantaloupe cut into chunks
- 1 cup low-fat milk or non-dairy milk of your choice
- 2 tablespoons mint leaves
- 2 teaspoons rose water
- 2 cups ice
Instructions
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Place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth and frosty. Serve.
Sounds like a fab summer drink to enjoy in the sunshine! Loving the combination of flavours.
Fruit and milk smoothies I adore! Jeannette – this is such a wonderful idea with cantaloupe and rose water!
Thanks Shashi – I’ve been trying to figure out what to do with my rose water so I was thrilled when this came out so nicely.
A lovely drink! Sweet cantaloupe and fresh mint are really great together.
Angie – mint and cantaloupe are a great combination.
For some reason I never think to use melon in smoothies (and calling it a batido just sounds better, too.) That Venezuelan restaurant should consider this recipe for their menu!
Deanna – I’ve never used cantaloupe in a smoothie before either but it is so full of natural water, so perfect for a refreshing summer drink.
The hint of rose in these sounds so lovely! Plus ultra refreshing with the mint. Great summer drink!
Thanks Joanne – the rose water definitely adds a special touch to this refreshing summer drink.
I’ve never had or heard of a Batido… but based on how good yours looks, I’d love to try one!
Regan – that’s what I love about trying different cuisine – they all have their own special drinks and food. I learn something new every time.
yum! I want one!
Love your use of cantalope in this. I certainly underuse melon in smoothies (or as you have educated me “batidos”.)
OMG! I really need this drink right now, it’s so hot here and the first picture made me crave it oh so badly 🙂
This is a very refreshing summer drink with the mint and rose essence. Hope you try it.
There is nothing better than refreshing drink for a hot summer day. Love it. Thanks for sharing 😉
I agree Olivia – we all can use refreshing cold drinks throughout the summer.
These look just delightful.