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Sour Melon Spritzer

Sour Melon Spritzer: Your Ultimate Refreshing Summer Mocktail

Sour Melon Spritzer is a refreshing summer mocktail made with honeydew, lime, and mint, perfect for hot days.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 2 glasses
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Non-Alcoholic
Calories: 70

Ingredients
  

Spritzer Base
  • 1 medium Honeydew Melon Use ripe, fragrant honeydew for the best sweet flavor.
  • 1 medium Lime Juice Freshly squeezed lime juice adds a tangy brightness that enhances sweetness.
  • 1 handful Fresh Mint Infuses the drink with a refreshing herbal note; adjust to your taste.
Fizz
  • 2 cups Sparkling Water or Club Soda Adds effervescence; for sweetness, consider using lemon-lime soda instead.
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 cup Coconut Water Adds hydration and tropical flavor for a unique twist.
  • 1 medium Watermelon Substitute this for honeydew to create a different, refreshing flavor profile.

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Fine Mesh Sieve
  • Spatula
  • Jar or container

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Start by cutting a ripe honeydew melon into cubes, removing the seeds and skin. In a blender, combine the honeydew pieces with the zest and freshly squeezed juice of one lime, along with a handful of fresh mint leaves. Blend on medium-high for about 2 minutes until the mixture is smooth and frothy.
  2. Once the mixture is blended to a frothy perfection, it's time to strain it. Using a fine mesh sieve or a nut milk bag, pour the blended mixture into a bowl to separate the liquid from the pulp. Gently press down with a spatula to extract all the flavorful juice.
  3. Transfer the strained juice into a clean jar or container, sealing it well. Place it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to chill; this step enhances the flavors.
  4. To serve, fill a glass with ice and pour in the chilled honeydew concentrate, typically about half to two-thirds of the glass. Top it off with sparkling water or club soda, stirring gently to blend the flavors.
  5. For a lovely presentation, garnish your Sour Melon Spritzer with additional mint leaves or thin slices of lime on the rim of the glass.

Nutrition

Serving: 1glassCalories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, choose ripe melon and use freshly squeezed lime juice. Chill the concentrate thoroughly before serving for a refreshingly cold drink.

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