Honeydew Mimosas
Use honeydew, a traditional breakfast fruit, as the base for this frosty cocktail. Blend the melon with ice and sugar, then mix with a bottle of sparkling wine for a refreshing summer combo.
Yield: Makes 6 cups
Ingredients
- 1/2 medium honeydew melon (about 4 cups), cubed
- 1 cup crushed ice
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 (750 ml) bottle sparkling wine, chilled
- Garnishes: lime wedges
Preparation
- Combine first 3 ingredients in a blender. Process until smooth. Pour mixture into a large pitcher; add sparkling wine. Pour into glasses. Garnish, if desired.
Note:
This recipe can easily be doubled. Just be sure to make the mimosas in 2 batches. For best results, chill melon overnight.
Honeydew Mimosas Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Beverages, Beverages, Alcoholic
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining, No-Cook, Quick/Easy
- CUISINE: American
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Fruits
- COOKING METHOD: Blender
- OCCASION: Summer
- PUBLICATION: Coastal Living
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