Melon Coolers
A refreshing summer drink made with fresh cantaloupe, lime juice, and sparkling club soda. This light and fruity cooler is perfect for hot days.
8 servings
2 hr 5 min
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Ingredients
- •1 whole cantaloupe
- •1½ cups water
- •1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- •1 tablespoon sugar
- •1 quart club soda
- •8 wedges lime wedges
- •8 slices honeydew melon
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Purée cantaloupe in batches with water in a blender. Transfer to a colander lined with a kitchen towel (not terry cloth) or fine cheesecloth set over a deep bowl and let drain 1 hour. Gather ends of towel and very gently squeeze any remaining juice from melon, then discard solids.
60 min
- 2.
Stir in lime juice, sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt and chill 1 hour.
60 min
- 3.
Divide among 8 (10-ounces) glasses and top off with club soda.
5 min
