Artificial Food Coloring Free Melon Cucumber Cooler
That pale green color you see in the glass? It comes entirely from honeydew melon and fresh cucumber ā no dyes, no artificial anything. For anyone navigating a sensitivity to synthetic colorants, finding a vibrant, beautiful drink that doesn't rely on added color can feel surprisingly tricky, but this one pulls it off effortlessly. The fresh basil and ginger add a subtle, sophisticated edge that makes it feel far more special than a simple blended drink has any right to be. Straining the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve gives you a silky-smooth, restaurant-quality cooler with none of the pulpy texture. A touch of honey keeps the sweetness honest and completely optional, so you're in full control of every ingredient in the glass. It's the kind of drink that looks stunning on a summer table and tastes even better than it looks.
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2 servings
- 3 cups honeydew melon, cubed and chilled
- 1 cup english cucumber, peeled and roughly chopped
- Ā½ tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tbsp fresh basil leaves, loosely packed
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 tsp honey (optional)
For serving
- 2 cups ice cubes
- 2 thin slices cucumber (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the honeydew melon, cucumber, ginger, basil, cold water, and honey (if using) to a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 45 seconds.
- 2
Set a fine-mesh strainer over a pitcher or large measuring cup. Pour the blended mixture through the strainer, pressing gently with a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
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