Pecan Free Melon Cucumber Cooler
This chilled drink is the definition of warm-weather refreshment ā cool, lightly sweet, and just herby enough to feel a little fancy. Honeydew and cucumber are a natural pairing, and blending them together with fresh ginger and basil creates something that tastes far more sophisticated than the short ingredient list suggests. The fine-mesh straining step is what sets this apart from a basic smoothie, giving you a silky, pulp-free cooler that looks gorgeous poured over ice. A touch of honey rounds out the flavor without overpowering the delicate melon, and you can skip it entirely if your honeydew is already perfectly ripe and sweet. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there's no label-reading stress or cross-contamination concern to navigate. It's the kind of drink you'll want to keep in a pitcher in the fridge all summer long.
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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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