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Melon Coolers

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Melon Coolers

Melon Coolers

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Equipment

  • Blender - High-powered blender perfect for smoothly pureeing fruits like melons to create the base of your cooldrink.

  • Ice Cube Trays (Freezer-Safe) - Ensures that you can make large quantities of ice cubes at once, keeping your drinks chilled without dilution.

  • Melon Baller - Designed specifically for scooping out melons with minimal waste, crucial for preparing fresh fruit bases.

  • Mixing Glass - A versatile piece of equipment to mix various ingredients while making your cooldrink.

  • Strainer (Fine Mesh) - Helps remove seeds and pulp from melon puree before blending, ensuring a smooth texture in the final product.

  • Glasses Set for Coolers (24-piece or more) - Offers an array of sizes to serve your refreshing drinks elegantly.

  • Ice Maker (Countertop or Portable) - For those who prefer ice in large quantities, a countertop or portable ice maker can be very efficient and convenient.

  • Precision Scoop Set - A set of scoops for measuring ingredients accurately, which is essential for consistency in batches.

  • Silicone Ice Tongs (Multi-Piece) - Useful for serving ice without contacting the melon cooler directly with your hands or utensils, keeping it hygienic and stylish.

  • Portable Blender Bottle - Ideal for on-the-go blending if you prefer to make cooldrinks in portions outside of home.

  • Cooling Chiller (Fridge Attachments) - Offers an efficient way to chill the melon cooler before serving, ensuring a refreshing taste from start.

Ingredients

  • 1 (4-pound) cantaloupe, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 8 cups)

  • 1 1/2 cups water

  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

  • 1 tablespoon sugar

  • 1 quart chilled club soda or seltzer

  • Garnish: lime wedges, honeydew melon slices

Instructions

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Instruction 1

Purée cantaloupe in batches with water in a blender. Transfer to a colander lined with a kitchen towel (not terry cloth) or fine cheesecloth set over a deep bowl and let drain 1 hour. Gather ends of towel and very gently squeeze any remaining juice from melon, then discard solids.
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Instruction 2

Stir in lime juice, sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt and chill 1 hour.
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Instruction 3

Divide among 8 (10-ounces) glasses and top off with club soda.
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