Muddled Honeydew and Basil Sparkler

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-16 · Updated 2026-04-16

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This vibrant cocktail balances juicy honeydew with aromatic basil and a crisp sparkling finish, perfect for warm afternoons. This recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, brings together honeydew melon, basil, gin 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 200 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: 10 min Serves 1 Cocktail cuisine 200 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1/2 cup, cubed honeydew melon
3 fresh leaves basil
1.5 oz gin
0.75 oz lime juice
1 oz simple syrup
3 oz sparkling water
to fill shaker ice

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Instructions

Step 1: In a cocktail shaker, muddle 1/2 cup cubed honeydew melon and 3 fresh basil leaves until the melon is broken down and the basil releases its oil, about 30 seconds.
Step 2: Add 1.5 oz gin, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, and 1 oz simple syrup to the shaker, then fill with ice.
Step 3: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well chilled and frosted on the shaker.
Step 4: Strain into a chilled coupe glass and top with 3 oz sparkling water, stirring gently until the bubbles settle.