½lb.ripe melonhoneydew, musk or similar with white to green flesh, peeled, seeded, chopped into chunks
½lb.cucumberspeeled, seeded, and chopped into chunks
Juice from 3 medium limes
2large whole basil leaves chopped
2tablespoonof sugar or equivalent honey
Club Soda
Instructions
Combine cucumber and melon in blender with basil and blend until smooth. Strain the mixture into a large bowl and chill immediately for 30 minutes to an hour.
Add lime juice, sugar/honey to the mixture and stir well. Adjust sweetness as needed. Keep in mind the addition of the club soda will dilute the flavor some depending on how much soda you use.
Fill a tall glass with equal parts club soda and cucumber-melon mixture. Garnish with more basil.
Notes
For a grown-up alcoholic beverage this pairs well with gin or Brazilian Rum Cachaca.
Nutrition
Serving: 0g
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