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Ingredients
Mixed Melon Punch
- Ingredients
- 1 small Watermelon (about 36 oz.)
- 1 honeydew melon (or green melon, such as Honeydew)
- 2 Limes
- 2 pints mineral water (ice cold)
- liquid Sweetener (as desired)
- In addition: Ice cubes
Halve watermelon and remove large, black seeds. Cut two slices and cut slices again into triangles. Set slices aside as a garnish.
Using a melon baller, scoop out remaining watermelon from rind. Place in a punch bowl or a jug.
Halve honeydew melon and remove seeds with a spoon. Using a melon baller, scoop out melon balls and add to bowl with watermelon.
Rinse organic lime with hot water and pat dry. Using a heavy-duty vegetable peeler, remove peel in thin spirals. Set aside as a garnish.
Juice both limes and add to melons. Top with mineral water and add sweetener to taste. Add ice cubes and serve immediately, garnished with reserved lime zest spirals and melon triangles.
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
| Calorie | 78 cal. | (4 %) | ||
| Protein | 1 g | (1 %) | ||
| Fat | 1 g | (1 %) | ||
| Carbohydrates | 15 g | (10 %) | ||
| Sugar added | 0 g | (0 %) | ||
| Roughage | 1.5 g | (5 %) |
Healthy, because
Melons are 96 percent water and contain a pleasantly sweet flavor, so you don't have to add extra sugar to this punch.
Even smarter
To add some more freshness, throw a few sprigs of mint into the punch.