Summer Melon Champagne Slush

Summer Melon Champagne Slush

RECIPE CONTRIBUTOR | HOMEIRAStyle

During the summer, I love to welcome my guests with a light, refreshing cocktail to set the mood for an artsy, delightful evening. Weather allowing, there’s no better place to entertain than outdoors to experience the lush greens, colorful flowers and beautiful summer sky. Sipping on this slushy beverage redolent of a summer sunset colors and garden aromas of melon and rosemary. It could hardly be any easier with this fast and fun drink that is extremely elegant. A flight of fancy, a summer sunset in a glass! Get Creative!

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Cocktails, Mocktails, Summer, Champagne, Sparkling Wine, Alcohol-free option
Serves 8

INGREDIENTS

Cocktail
1½C         Watermelon, seedless, cut into cubes
½C           Ice
3C            Cantaloupe, cut into cubes
1C            Ice
1 bottle   Champagne or Sparkling Wine
(see Notes for non-alcoholic option)

Finishes
8               Fresh Rosemary Sprigs 
8               Edible Flowers (Optional)

KITCHEN ESSENTIALS

Blender
Champagne Flutes

DIRECTIONS

Step 1  |  Melon Slush
Blend cantaloupe and ice in blender
Transfer to pitcher

Blend watermelon and ice in blender
Transfer to separate pitcher

Step 2  |  Service
Fill  ¼ champagne flute with cantaloupe slush
Pour watermelon slush to half fill the flute
Slowly pour sparkling wine to just fill the flute
Finish the cocktail with a rosemary sprig and edible flower

Serve immediately

NOTES

Blender  –  Ninja Pro is highly recommended

Sparkling Wine – Môreson Brut Rose from South Africa, it is a match made in heaven

Non-Alcoholic Substitute  –   Poland Spring Blood Orange Hibiscus Sparkling Water

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