Macadamia Free Melon Cucumber Cooler
This blended drink is the definition of a warm-weather refresh ā cool, lightly sweet, and impossibly green. Honeydew and cucumber are a natural pairing, and the fresh ginger adds just enough of a tingle to keep every sip interesting. A handful of basil rounds things out with a subtle herbal note that makes this feel far more sophisticated than the effort involved. Straining the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve gives you a silky-smooth texture that's closer to a pressed juice than a thick smoothie. A drizzle of honey is entirely optional, since ripe honeydew brings plenty of natural sweetness on its own. Poured over ice with a thin cucumber garnish, it looks stunning on a table without any fuss. It's the kind of drink that disappears fast, so you may want to double the batch.
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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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