Delicious Cucumber Sangria

By á-175897

Honeydew melon, cucumber, lime and fresh mint leaves give a fresh, fruity taste to this homemade white sangria recipe.

Ingredients

• 1 small honeydew melon
• 1 seedless cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1 lime, thinly sliced
• 12 fresh mint leaves
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 (750- milliliter)r bottle Sauvignon blanc or other semi-dry white wine, chilled
• 1 1 liter bottle carbonated water, chilled
• Fresh mint sprigs and/or leaves (optional)

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 20mins
Adapted from bhg.com

Preparation

Step 1

Cut the melon in half; remove and discard seeds and rind. Cut melon into thin slices. In a large pitcher combine melon, cucumber, lime slices, and the 12 mint leaves.

In a small bowl stir together lime juice and honey until combined; pour over melon mixture. Add wine, stirring gently. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours.

To serve, stir in carbonated water. Ladle or pour into glasses. If desired, garnish with additional mint.