Summer Melon-Basil Breeze

Sweet and refreshing, the Summer Melon-Basil Breeze is a delightful blend of ripe cantaloupe, aromatic basil syrup, and tangy grapefruit juice. This vibrant cooler is a perfect companion for warm summer days, offering a cooling and invigorating flavor profile that will tantalize your taste buds.

Summer Melon-Basil Breeze

A delightful blend of ripe cantaloupe, aromatic basil syrup, and tangy grapefruit juice, creating a refreshing and invigorating summer cooler.

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Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 1/2 tbsp lightly packed basil sprigs, plus more for serving
  • 2 cups peeled, chopped cantaloupe melon
  • 2 1/2 tbsp fresh grapefruit juice
  • Vodka (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a small heatproof bowl, mix 1/2 cup boiling water with sugar and basil; stir until sugar dissolves. Let it cool for about 20 minutes.
  2. Strain the syrup into a blender and discard the basil.
  3. Add cantaloupe, grapefruit juice, and 1 3/4 cups cold water into the blender; blend until smooth.
  4. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve.
  5. Serve over ice, garnished with a basil sprig, or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  6. If using vodka, stir a shot (1-ounce) into each glass before serving.