Rice Free Honeydew Lime Cooler
When the heat is relentless and you need something genuinely refreshing, this blended and strained cooler delivers in a big way. Chilled honeydew melon forms the sweet, silky base, brightened up by fresh lime juice and a whisper of grated ginger that gives it just enough of a kick. A little honey rounds everything out, while fresh mint adds that cool, aromatic lift you want in a summer drink. Straining the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve gives the final pour a beautifully smooth, almost elegant texture — no pulp, just pure flavor. The splash of sparkling water stirred in at the end keeps things light and lively in the glass. Every single ingredient here is naturally grain-free and straightforward, so there's no label-reading required and no hidden fillers to worry about. Serve it immediately with a lime wedge and a sprig of mint for a drink that looks as good as it tastes.
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2 servings
- 3 cups honeydew melon, cubed and chilled
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 tbsp honey
- 8 fresh mint leaves
- ¼ tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 cup sparkling water, chilled
- 1 cup ice cubes
For serving
- 2 lime wedges (optional)
- 2 fresh mint sprigs (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the honeydew melon, lime juice, honey, mint leaves, grated ginger, and ice cubes to a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 30–45 seconds.
- 2
Pour the blended mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a large measuring cup or pitcher, pressing gently with a spoon to extract all the liquid. Discard the solids.
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