Sparkling cucumber and honeydew "sangria"

Maureen Petrosky, thekitchn.com
Servings:
Makes 4 to 6 drinks Servings
AVERAGE RATING

Ingredients

  • 1 cup thinly sliced cucumbers
  • 1 cup honeydew, cubed
  • 3/4 cup white peach juice
  • 2 liter seltzer water (this is a spanish sparkling wine), chilled
  • 1 liter lemon thinly sliced

Preparation

Baking Directions:

In a large pitcher add the cucumber, and white cranberry juice.

Lightly muddle.

Add the chilled seltzer water and lemon slices.

Stir Lightly.

Serve immediately by scooping some of the cucumber and melon in each glass.

Top with ice and pour in the Sangria.

Garnish with a sprig of mint.

Tips:

Spicy sangria: Add one small jalapeño pepper, sliced into rounds, seeds removed.

Alcoholic version: Replace the seltzer with one chilled bottle of Cava, a Spanish sparkling wine.