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HONEYDEW-CUCUMBER-MINT POP

Green simply tastes better - made even more delicious by adding tiny bubbles that life the spirit. Our Honeydew, Cucumber, and Mint Soda will not only make your friends GREEN with envy…it will also make you a smarter, more well rounded person. SIP SIP…HOORAY!

Oh, and if you’re thinking of adding a spirit to this (uh, hem) MOCKTAIL - gin is just the one to do the trick.

Honeydew, Cucumber, and Mint Soda

SERVES 4 | PREP 15 MINUTES

INGREDIENTS

I medium honeydew melon, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes (approximately 2 pounds, 6 cups)

1 English cucumber, peeled and rough chopped

1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, plus additional sprigs for serving

1/4 cup fresh lime juice

1 lime, wedged

pinch of salt

Club soda for serving


TECHNIQUE

Purée honeydew, cucumbers, mint, and salt in a blender until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl . Stir in lime juice and chill 10 minutes or up to an hour.

Divide honeydew purée among ice-filled glasses. Top off with club soda and garnish with mint sprigs and lime wedges.