Black Pepper Free Melon Cucumber Cooler
This blended drink is the definition of a warm-weather refresh ā cool, lightly sweet, and impossibly green-tinted from honeydew and cucumber. The fresh ginger adds a gentle zing that keeps it interesting without any heat, and a handful of basil brings an herby lift that makes the whole thing feel a little fancy. For anyone navigating a sensitivity to black pepper, drinks and blended recipes can still be tricky if they rely on pre-made mixes or flavored syrups with hidden spice blends ā here, every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify. Straining the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve gives you a silky, smooth cooler rather than a chunky smoothie, which makes it feel genuinely elegant. A touch of honey is completely optional, so you can keep it as clean and simple as you like. Pour it over ice and drop in a cucumber slice, and you've got something that looks as good as it tastes.
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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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