Honeydew Happy Hour

Honeydew and basil make a gentle green pairing, with lime adding the sharpness that melon alone doesn’t have. Sparkling water gives the drink a little energy without making the fruit taste stronger. Press ripe melon to release juice and lightly bruise the basil. Taste the lime in small steps. A good glass leaves the honeydew’s softness intact, rather than turning a delicate melon drink into something that only tastes of citrus and leaves.

Ingredients

• 5 oz Sparkling water
• 1/2 cup Honeydew cubes
• 3 leaf Basil leaves
• 1/2 oz Lime juice

Make it

1. Add any fruit, herbs, spices, or syrup to a glass and gently press to release flavor.
2. Add the still liquids and ice. Stir to combine.
3. Pour in the sparkling ingredient slowly and stir once. Serve immediately.

Benefits

Lime · a little vitamin C

With lime beside honeydew and basil, this glass offers a little vitamin C for protecting cells from oxidative damage.

Make room for basil

Basil gives the honeydew and lime a savory green fragrance—an aromatic pairing to serve freshly mixed, while the bubbles are lively.