Melon Seed Milk

Melon Seed Milk

Horchata de Melón

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 0m
Cook Time: 5m
Total Time: 5m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
4.8 (16 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

56
Calories
17.6g
Fat
14g
Carbohydrates
0.8g
Protein
0mg
Cholesterol
28mg
Sodium
Melon Seed Milk

Recipe Description

If you haven’t jumped on the Melon Seed Milk train yet, you are in for a treat. Don’t let those little precious melon seeds go to waste and turn them into a light and refreshing drink instead! Fruity and flavorful, it is made with just two ingredients: melon seeds and water. Melon seeds pack a bounty of health benefits, making this refreshing beverage both delicious and super good for you. As simple as it gets.

I made it for an alfresco dinner party, and it was almost too easy: a mixture of melon seeds and water blended until almost smooth, strained, and served in a glass over ice. A little agave syrup, cane sugar, or honey might have been in there, too. But this melon drink is pretty perfect at its simplest. Enjoy!

To make the Melon Seed Milk, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Melon Seed Milk

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Cut melon

    1 min
    Step 1 - Melon Seed Milk

    Cut the melon in half.

  2. 2

    Scoop out seeds

    1 min
    Step 2 - Melon Seed Milk

    Scoop the seeds into a blender.

  3. 3

    Add water

    1 min
    Step 3 - Melon Seed Milk

    Add in 2 cups of water and a few chunks of melon (optional).

  4. 4

    Blend

    1 min
    Step 4 - Melon Seed Milk

    Whizz on high speed for 1 minute.

  5. 5

    Strain

    1 min
    Step 5 - Melon Seed Milk

    Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or nut milk bag into a pitcher. Press on the solids or squeeze the nut milk bag to get all the liquid out. Discard the pulp.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Step 6 - Melon Seed Milk

    Serve over ice. Enjoy!

Please don’t tell us you still throw the melon seeds away. They are too good to waste. Make this simple Melon Seed Milk and enjoy the delicious, unique taste and flavor. Did you make this? Let us know! Please share a photo with us @cookmerecipes on Instagram, and don’t forget to leave a comment.

About the author

Nina Cole

Nina dreams of gender equality and for women all over the world to feel empowered and enjoy the same freedom she has. She’s a careful consumer, believing that by being more conscious about the way we live we can make the world a better place! Already a vegetarian, she uses animal products sparingly and tries to produce as little waste as possible. Most of her recipes are vegan as a result!

Recipe Reviews

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4.8 out of 5 (16 reviews)
Eddie
March 24, 2025
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I was so proud to serve this Melon Seed Milk at our summer dinner party. Super simple to make, and everyone loved it. The kids couldn’t get enough of this delicious treat. A real game-changer for hot days.

Laura Johnson
March 17, 2025
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Super simple and refreshing! Made it for my kids, they loved it. Perfect summer drink.

Chloe Wright
January 12, 2025
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OMG! This Melon Seed Milk is a game changer! I whipped it up for my mates during a BBQ, and they were totally blown away. It's so simple and refreshing, just like a summer day. I added a lil' honey, and it was delish! Can't believe I was wasting seeds before this. Total must-try!

Gigi
December 19, 2024
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Refreshing

Amanda
November 19, 2024
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I loved making this Melon Seed Milk for our family gathering! It's super simple, refreshing, and everyone enjoyed it. Will make again.

Zara
November 16, 2024
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Yasss! This melon seed milk is the bomb! Made it for a summer bash and everyone was like, 'Whoa, what’s this?' So easy too—just blend, strain, and sip. I added a touch of honey, but honestly, it’s perfect on its own. Total crowd pleaser! #RefreshingVibes

Olivia Johnson
November 8, 2024
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Superb melon drink!

Jenna77
October 27, 2024
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I tried the Melon Seed Milk for a summer gathering and it was a hit. So refreshing and surprisingly easy to make. Perfect drink for warm evenings, defenetly a keeper.

Imogen
August 18, 2024
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I just made this Melon Seed Milk for a brunch with friends and it was SO simple! Everyone loved it and I felt like a pro in the kitchen. Will deffo make again!

Emily Carter
August 16, 2024
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I tried the Melon Seed Milk for a summer get-together, and it was just great. So simple to make, yet so refreshing. Everyone loved it, and I felt proud serving something homemade!

Yvonne Smith
July 4, 2024
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I wasn't sure about melon seed milk at first, but it's a game changer! For my daughter's summer party, I whipped this up and served it chilled. Everyone was pleasantly surprised at how refreshing it is. I added a dash of honey, and it was just great. A must-try!

Kevin Johnson
June 2, 2024
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Made this melon seed milk for a picnic. It was super refreshing and so simple to make. Loved it.

Laura Adams
December 11, 2023
Verified

Amazing!

Larry Jenkins
December 4, 2023
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OMG, this Melon Seed Milk is superb! 😍 Made it for my buddies at a dinner party, and they went wild! Super simple – just melon seeds and water! I even added a bit of honey, which rocked. Best drink ever, and it’s good for ya! Cheers!

Renee79
November 18, 2023
Verified

I made this melon seed milk for my friends' gathering, and everyone loved it. It was super easy and refreshing, just perfect for warm evenings.

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