
Melon Blush Cooler
This thick, icy, fruity drink is wonderfully refreshing and delicious on a warm late summer afternoon.
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 small sized ripe melon/watermelon, peeled, seeded, cubed; enough to make 3 cups
- 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 3/4 cup crushed ice
- chilled sparkling wine: use Asti Spumante or another not too sweet sparkling wine
Garnish
- strawberries, sprigs of fresh mint
- lime slices