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Nectar del Sol

Discover the ultimate Spanish-inspired mocktail, Nectar del Sol, that will take you on a journey to sunny Spain with its delightful fusion of honeydew, lemon, and lavender flavors.

πŸ•’ Prep: 20 minutes - Cook: None - Total: 20 minutes
🍽 Servings: 4
πŸ”₯ Difficulty: Advanced
🌎 Cuisine: Spanish

Allergens

N/A

Ingredients

  • 2 cups diced honeydew melon
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 4 sprigs of fresh lavender
  • 3 cups sparkling water
  • Ice

Instructions

  1. In a blender, combine the honeydew and lemon juice. Blend until smooth.
  2. Pour the honeydew mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher to remove any pulp. Press on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
  3. In a separate container, steep the lavender sprigs in the strained honeydew liquid for 15 minutes. Remove the lavender sprigs and discard them.
  4. Pour the lavender infused honeydew mixture into a glass pitcher, and add the sparkling water. Stir gently to combine.
  5. Fill four glasses with ice, and pour the Nectar del Sol over the ice.

Chef’s Insight

The combination of sweet and tart flavors in this mocktail is perfect for satisfying any craving without adding unnecessary calories.

Notes

Adjust the amount of sparkling water to your desired level of fizziness.

Cultural or Historical Background

This mocktail takes inspiration from traditional Spanish flavors, combining them with American-style cocktails to create a truly unique and delightful experience.