Sparkling Citrus Sour with Honeydew Essence

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A refreshing twist on a classic sour, combining bright citrus with the subtle sweetness of honeydew melon and a sparkling finish. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together gin, fresh lemon juice, and honeydew melon syrup 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 180 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes and pour in 2 oz gin, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, 3/4 oz honeydew melon syrup, and 1 egg white.
  2. Step 2: Shake vigorously without ice for 15 seconds to emulsify the egg white, then add ice and shake again for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty.
  3. Step 3: Double strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass to remove ice shards and foam lumps.
  4. Step 4: Gently top with 1 oz club soda to add a light effervescence.
  5. Step 5: Express a lemon twist over the surface by twisting it to release oils, then rim the glass and rest the twist on the edge as garnish.

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