Best Melon Coolers Recipes

MELON-CUCUMBER COOLERS

Steps:

• Combine the melon, cucumber, sugar, lemon juice and 1 cup water in a blender and puree until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher, using a ladle to push the mixture through.
• Add the vodka and liqueur to the pitcher and stir to combine. Refrigerate until cold, at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours. Divide among ice-filled glasses; garnish with cucumber spears.

KIWI-MELON COOLERS

Steps:

• Combine honeydew melon, apple juice, and kiwi in a blender; blend until smooth.

MELON COOLERS

Steps:

• 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.
• Stir in lime juice, sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt and chill 1 hour.
• Divide among 8 (10-ounces) glasses and top off with club soda.

MELON COOLERS

Steps:

• Purée cantaloupe in batches with water in a blender. Transfer to a colander lined with a kitchen cloth (not terry cloth) or cheesecloth (or use a fine-mesh china cap) set over a deep bowl and let drain 1 hour. Gather ends of towel and very gently squeeze and remaining juice from melon, then discard solids. Stir in lime juice, sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt and chill 1 hour. Divide amongst 8 10-ounce glasses and top off with club soda.