By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 1, 2026
Serves 8
75 cal · 10 min
Cantaloupe Cooler
Recipe GLPRba11c9e270e29e
A refreshing blended beverage combining fresh cantaloupe with cold orange juice and a touch of sweetness. Perfect for warm days and summer gatherings, this smooth cooler captures the natural flavors of ripe melon.
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Ingredients
1 ripe cantaloupe
2 1/2 cups cold orange juice, divided
2 tablespoons sugar
crushed ice
Directions
Wash the cantaloupe under cool running water, rubbing gently to remove any dirt. Rinse your hands with soap and warm water before handling the melon.
Using a sharp knife, carefully cut the cantaloupe in half lengthwise.
Scoop out all the seeds and stringy interior using a spoon. Discard the seeds and strings. Peel away the bumpy rind using a vegetable peeler or knife, discarding it.
Cut the melon flesh into 1-inch cubes and transfer to a blender or food processor.
Add 1/2 cup of the cold orange juice to the blender with the melon cubes. Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and no chunks remain.
Pour the cantaloupe purée into a large pitcher. Add the remaining 2 cups of cold orange juice and the sugar.
Stir the mixture thoroughly for 1-2 minutes until the sugar dissolves completely and the drink is well combined.
Fill serving glasses with crushed ice. Pour the cooler over the ice and serve immediately.
Comments
This is a dead-simple blended drink that hits every practical mark: all four ingredients are standard stock at any Charlotte grocer, with cantaloupe widely available March through September and orange juice year-round, making the cost per serving negligible—well under a dollar per person even with fresh juice. The 10 minutes is honest; you halve a melon, scoop flesh, blend, and serve immediately, though this is strictly a same-day drink and doesn't reheat. It's a solid poolside or brunch refresher for a crowd, but it's not a meal component and the appeal depends entirely on cantaloupe season and household taste for simple fruit drinks.
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