Legume Free Melon Cucumber Cooler
This blended drink is the kind of thing you want in your hand on a sweltering afternoon ā cool, lightly sweet, and just a little unexpected. Honeydew and cucumber are a natural pair, and the fresh ginger adds a subtle warmth that keeps every sip interesting without overpowering the delicate fruit flavor. A handful of fresh basil rounds it all out, giving the whole thing an almost spa-like quality that feels far more sophisticated than the effort involved. Because it's strained through a fine-mesh sieve, you get a silky-smooth liquid rather than a thick smoothie, which makes it incredibly refreshing over ice. The optional honey lets you dial in the sweetness to your own taste, and the whole thing can be made ahead and chilled until you're ready to serve. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of legumes ā no hidden bean flours, no pea protein, no soy ā so you can blend and sip without a second thought.
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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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