Honeydew Basil Refresher

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A light, revitalizing cocktail blending fresh honeydew melon with fragrant basil and a touch of citrus for a perfect summer evening drink. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together vodka, fresh honeydew melon juice, fresh lime juice 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.

Prep: 7 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 160 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Muddle 3 fresh basil leaves gently in a mixing glass to release their aroma but avoid tearing.
  2. Step 2: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes. Pour in 2 oz vodka, 1 oz fresh honeydew melon juice, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, and 0.75 oz basil simple syrup.
  3. Step 3: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty.
  4. Step 4: Double strain the mixture into a tall Collins glass filled with fresh ice cubes to keep the drink crisp.
  5. Step 5: Top with 2 oz club soda and stir gently once with a bar spoon to combine.
  6. Step 6: Garnish by slapping a fresh basil leaf between your hands to release oils, then float it on top of the drink.

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