Minted Honeydew Limeade Food

COLD HONEYDEW AND MINT SOUP IN CANTALOUPE

Steps:

• In a blender in batches or in a food processor purée the honeydew, the mint leaves, the lime juice, the sugar to taste, and a pinch of salt until the mixture is smooth, transfer the soup to a bowl, and chill it, covered, for a least 1 hour or overnight. The soup may be made 2 days in advance and kept covered and chilled. Arrange the cantaloupe halves on 6 small plates, ladle the soup into them, and garnish each serving with a mint sprig.

MINTED HONEYDEW LIMEADE

Steps:

• Remove rind from melon, discarding it, and cut enough fruit into 1-inch pieces to measure 6 cups. In a blender, purée melon in batches with sugar, lime juice, and mint until completely smooth and pour into a thermos or other container with water and ice. Shake or stir limeade before serving.

HONEYDEW WITH MINT, BASIL, AND LIME

Steps:

• In a bowl combine all ingredients and chill.

ICED HONEYDEW MINT TEA

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil; remove from heat. Add mint leaves and tea bags; steep, covered, 3-5 minutes according to taste, stirring occasionally. Discard mint and tea bags. Stir in sugar., Place 2-1/2 cups honeydew, 2 cups tea and 1-1/2 cups ice in a blender; cover and process until blended. Serve over additional ice. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

HONEYDEW LIME COOLER

Steps:

• Put melon cubes in the freezer for about 15 minutes, until firm.
• In a blender, combine melon, sherbet and lime juice and process until smooth.
• Pour into glasses and garnish with strawberries.

HONEYDEW, CUCUMBER, AND MINT SODA

Steps:

• Purée honeydew, cucumbers, mint, and salt in a blender until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl (do not press on solids, which would make mixture cloudy). Stir in lime juice and chill 1 hour.
• Divide honeydew purée among ice-filled glasses. Top off with club soda and garnish with mint sprigs.
• Honeydew purée can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.

MINTED HONEYDEW SOUP

Steps:

• Process the ingredients in batches in a blender or food processor until smooth.
• Cover and chill at least 1 hour.
• Taste, adding additional lime juice, if necessary, and salt.
• Serve in individual chilled bowls, garnished with lime slices and mint sprigs, if desired.