Cucumber and melon coolers

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Time: 45 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 6

Nutritional value per serving:

Calories 168, total fat - G., saturated fats - G., proteins - G., carbohydrates - G., fiber - G., cholesterol - mg, sodium - mg, sugar - G.

This vibrant cucumber-based cocktail is wonderfully refreshing for summer. The cucumber flavor is harmoniously complemented by subtle sweet melon notes, which come from both the fresh melon and the melon liqueur. Opt for green liqueur for a drink that's as refreshing in color as it is in flavor.

The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

Ingredients for the recipe:

1/4 Honeydew melon, rind, seeded and cut into pieces (about 2 cups)
Half a seedless cucumber, chopped, plus cucumber sticks for serving
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 cup of vodka
1/4 cup green melon liqueur (such as Midori)

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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:

Combine the melon, cucumber, sugar, lemon juice, and 1 cup of water in a blender and blend until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher, pressing down on the solid mixture.
Add the vodka and liqueur to the pitcher and stir. Refrigerate until completely chilled, at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours. Pour the cocktail into glasses filled with ice; garnish with cucumber sticks.

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recipe / Blender / Summer dishes / Festive dishes / Party Dishes / Alcoholic cocktails / Cocktails with vodka / Cocktails with liqueurs and bitters / Food Network - recipes