Honeydew, Cucumber, And Mint Soda
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 pounds honeydew melon, cut into 1-inch pieces (about six cups)
- 2 medium cucumbers (if you didn’t grow any cukes, use 1 English cucumber) peeled and coarsely chopped
- 1/3 cup packed mint leaves plus extra for garnishes
- pinch of kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- club soda or sparkling water
Instructions
- In a blender, puree honeydew, cucumbers, mint, and salt until smooth.
- Strain the pulp through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl.
- To keep the juice clear instead of cloudy, avoid pressing on the solids as you strain.
- Stir in the lime juice and let the mixture chill.
- When you’re ready to serve, pour the honeydew mixture over ice in four glasses and top each with sparkling water or club soda.
- Garnish with mint sprigs and serve. Makes 4 servings.