Sparkling Honeydew Fizz with Elderflower
A light and refreshing sparkling cocktail featuring fresh honeydew melon and delicate elderflower notes, perfect for a sunny afternoon. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together fresh honeydew melon juice, elderflower liqueur, 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 170 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 fresh honeydew melon juice
- 1 oz elderflower liqueur
- 1.5 oz gin
- 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
- 2 oz club soda
- 0.5 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey to water)
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to the brim. Pour in 2 oz fresh honeydew melon juice, 1 oz elderflower liqueur, 1.5 oz gin, 0.5 oz fresh lime juice, and 0.5 oz honey syrup.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty cold.
- Step 3: Strain the mixture into a chilled highball glass filled halfway with fresh ice cubes.
- Step 4: Top with 2 oz chilled club soda and stir gently with a bar spoon for 10 seconds to combine without losing fizz.
- Step 5: Garnish with a thin round honeydew melon slice slid onto the rim and a small sprig of fresh mint placed upright in the glass.
