Honeydew Basil Gimlet
A bright and herbaceous gimlet variation showcasing fresh honeydew melon and fragrant basil for a cooling summer sipper. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together gin, fresh lime juice, honeydew melon puree for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 160 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 oz gin
- 0.75 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz honeydew melon puree
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- 5 fresh basil leaves
- 1 basil sprig
- 1 piece lime wheel
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Instructions
- Step 1: Muddle 5 fresh basil leaves gently in a cocktail shaker to release their aroma.
- Step 2: Add 2 oz gin, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, 1 oz honeydew melon puree, and 0.5 oz simple syrup to the shaker.
- Step 3: Fill the shaker with ice cubes to the brim and shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well chilled.
- Step 4: Double strain through a fine mesh into a chilled coupe glass to remove basil bits.
- Step 5: Garnish with a fresh basil sprig laid across the rim and a thin lime wheel floated on the surface.
