Golden Honeydew Refresher

Name: Golden Honeydew Refresher
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: cocktail
Ingredients: 2 oz mead; 1 oz vodka; 1 oz honeydew melon juice; 0.5 oz lime juice; 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur; 0.25 oz honey syrup; to top sparkling water; null garnish thin honeydew melon slices mint sprig

Bright, invigorating summer cocktail with mead and honeydew melon

AI Cocktail Info

Serving : 1 cocktail

ABV

15%*

Calories

231*

Net Carbs

22g*

Ingredients:

garnish thin honeydew melon slices mint sprig

AI Request:Summer cocktail incorporating mead for a signature cocktail at a restaurant

*Estimated by AI - may vary

Instructions

Description: The Golden Honeydew Refresher is a bright and invigorating summer cocktail that layers the floral and complex richness of traditional mead with the refreshing sweetness of ripe honeydew melon. This cocktail is designed to be both sophisticated and accessible, providing a unique twist on summer favorites. The result is a beautifully balanced drink that captures the essence of the season, making it a perfect choice for patio dining or a seaside escape. Ingredients: - 2 oz mead (preferably dry or semi-sweet) - 1 oz vodka (optional for added potency) - 1 oz fresh honeydew melon juice - 0.5 oz fresh lime juice - 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur - 0.25 oz honey syrup (1:1 ratio of honey to water) - Sparkling water to top - Garnish: Thin honeydew melon slices, fresh mint sprig Instructions: 1. In a shaker, combine the mead, vodka (if using), honeydew melon juice, lime juice, elderflower liqueur, and honey syrup. 2. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously until well chilled. 3. Strain the mixture into a highball glass filled with ice. 4. Top with sparkling water for a refreshing finish. 5. Garnish with thin slices of honeydew melon and a sprig of fresh mint. Glass: Highball glass This inventive cocktail delivers a delightful mix of floral, fruity, and subtly sweet notes, ensuring a memorable drinking experience perfect for the summer season.

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