Honeydew Cucumber Mojito Recipes

HONEYDEW MOJITOS WITH MELON BALLS AND MINT

Steps:

• Rub a lime wedge on rims of 8 glasses, then dip rims in superfine sugar.
• Cut 3 melon quarters into 1-inch chunks. Puree melon in a food processor until smooth. Strain puree through a cheesecloth-lined sieve, and discard solids. (You should have about 4 cups.) Using a 1-inch melon baller, scoop balls from remaining quarter, and reserve.
• Bring granulated sugar and water to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, and add mint. Let stand at room temperature, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Strain through a fine sieve, and discard mint leaves. (You should have a scant 1/3 cup syrup.)
• Combine melon puree, mint syrup, rum, and lime juice in a pitcher, and refrigerate until cold, about 30 minutes. Add ice to pitcher, and divide among glasses. Garnish each with melon balls, mint sprigs, and lime wedges, and serve immediately.

HONEYDEW-CUCUMBER MOJITO

Steps:

• Place lime, mint, cucumber slices, and sugar in a tumbler or highball glass and muddle. Add ice to glass; pour honeydew melon juice over ice. Top with club soda. Stir and serve immediately garnished with cucumber skin "shamrock."

HONEYDEW AND CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Place the cucumber and honeydew melon chunks into a large bowl. Whisk together the vegetable oil, lemon juice, and sugar in a small bowl until well blended. Pour dressing over the cucumber and melon; mix well. Allow to rest for 1 hour before serving.

CUCUMBER HONEYDEW SMOOTHIES

Steps:

• In blender combine honeydew melon, cucumber, lime juice, and salt. Cover and blend until smooth.
• If desired, garnish each serving with cucumber slices and/or lime wedges and honeydew melon chunks threaded onto skewer.

CUCUMBER-HONEYDEW SMOOTHIE

Steps:

• Combine cucumber, honeydew melon, passion fruit juice, and ice in a blender. Pull leaves from mint springs and add to blender. Blend mixture until smooth. Pour into tall glasses.

HONEYDEW, CUCUMBER, AND MINT SODA

Steps:

• Purée honeydew, cucumbers, mint, and salt in a blender until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl (do not press on solids, which would make mixture cloudy). Stir in lime juice and chill 1 hour.
• Divide honeydew purée among ice-filled glasses. Top off with club soda and garnish with mint sprigs.
• Honeydew purée can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.