Honeydew Melon and Mint Fizz

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A light and bubbly cocktail that combines fresh honeydew melon juice with cooling mint and crisp sparkling water. This recipe, ready in about 8 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 140 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: 8 min Serves 1 Cocktails & Beverages cuisine 140 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a cocktail shaker, muddle 6 fresh mint leaves gently to release flavor without tearing.
  2. Step 2: Add 1.5 oz vodka, 1 oz fresh honeydew melon juice, 3/4 oz fresh lime juice, and 1/2 oz simple syrup.
  3. Step 3: Fill the shaker with ice cubes and shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well chilled.
  4. Step 4: Double strain into a chilled highball glass filled with fresh crushed ice.
  5. Step 5: Top with 2 oz sparkling water and stir lightly with a bar spoon to integrate.
  6. Step 6: Garnish with a small sprig of mint resting on top and a thin slice of honeydew melon on the rim.

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