Melon Breeze
Refresh and revitalize your senses with the Melon Breeze, a delightful drink bursting with the natural sweetness of cantaloupe and honeydew melon. Perfect for warm days or as a healthy treat, this hydrating recipe combines juicy melon chunks, a splash of zesty lime juice, and a touch of honey for balanced sweetness. Fresh mint leaves add a cooling herbal note, while blending with cold water and ice ensures a smooth, frosty texture. With just 15 minutes of prep and no cooking required, this quick and easy beverage is ideal for serving at summer gatherings or as a mid-day refresher. Garnish with extra mint for a fragrant touch, and enjoy a glass of vibrant, melon-infused bliss.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium-sized cantaloupe
- 1 small-sized honeydew melon
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 8 leaves fresh mint leaves
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
Cut the cantaloupe and honeydew melon in half. Scoop out and discard the seeds.
Using a spoon, scoop the flesh of both melons into chunks and place them in a blender.
Add the lime juice, honey, fresh mint leaves, and cold water to the blender.
Blend the ingredients on high until smooth. Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more honey if desired.
Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove any pulp (optional).
Fill serving glasses with ice cubes and pour the Melon Breeze over the ice.
Garnish with additional mint leaves if desired and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
895 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.0 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 494 mg | 21% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 215.0 g | 78% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.6 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 194.1 g | ||
| Protein | 14.6 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 189 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 4008 mg | 85% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
