Melon Coly
Quench your thirst with the Melon Coly, a vibrant and refreshing drink that’s perfect for warm days! This cantaloupe-based cooler combines the natural sweetness of ripe melon with a zesty splash of lime juice, a hint of honey, and the invigorating aroma of fresh mint leaves. Blended to silky perfection and optionally strained for a smoother texture, this hydrating drink takes just 15 minutes to prepare and delivers a burst of summer in every sip. Serve it over ice and elevate its presentation with optional melon ball garnishes and a sprinkle of lime zest. Ideal for backyard gatherings, brunches, or simply unwinding in the sun, the Melon Coly is your go-to beverage for staying refreshed and indulging in seasonal flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium-sized cantaloupe melon
- 1 lime
- 10 leaves fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1.5 cups cold water
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1 cup melon balls (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Slice the cantaloupe in half and scoop out the seeds.
Using a spoon, scoop the melon flesh into chunks and place them into a blender.
Zest the lime and set the zest aside for garnish. Then, juice the lime and add the juice to the blender.
Add the fresh mint leaves, honey, and cold water to the blender.
Blend the mixture on high until smooth and well-combined.
Strain the blended mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove pulp (optional, depending on your texture preference).
Fill serving glasses with ice cubes and optionally add a few melon balls for garnish.
Pour the strained Melon Coly mixture over the ice and garnish with lime zest and a small sprig of mint.
Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing drink!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
193 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 73 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.8 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.3 g | ||
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 49 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 1253 mg | 27% | |
*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.
