Spiced Cantaloupe Lime Jasmine Tea Cooler
An original, refreshing drink combining ripe cantaloupe, delicate jasmine tea, fresh lime juice, a touch of fresh ginger, and a sparkling finish with soda water. It is fragrant, light, and perfect for warm days.
Ingredients
- 500 g ripe cantaloupe, cubed (without semillas ni peel)
- 300 ml water (for infusionar the té)
- 6 g jasmine tea (approx. 3 bolsitas or té suelto)
- 8 g fresh grated ginger (grated fino)
- 80 ml fresh lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 45 g honey (ajustar to taste)
- 1 g fine salt (realza the sabor)
- 400 ml chilled sparkling water (for terminar the bebida)
- 300 g ice (for servir)
- 8 g mint leaves (for licuar and decorar)
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
Allergens
No declared allergens
Instructions
- 1
1. Heat the water in a small saucepan until very hot but not boiling, about 175°F/80°C. Remove from the heat, add the jasmine tea and grated ginger, and steep for 4 minutes.
- 2
2. Strain the infusion to remove the tea and ginger. Add the honey while the infusion is still warm and stir until fully dissolved. Let it cool for 10 minutes, or until room temperature.
- 3
3. Place the cantaloupe, lime juice, salt, half of the mint leaves, and the cooled infusion in a blender. Blend until completely smooth.
- 4
4. Taste the mixture and adjust with a little more honey or lime if desired. For a finer texture, strain the drink through a fine-mesh sieve.
- 5
5. Divide the ice among 4 glasses. Pour in the cantaloupe mixture until each glass is about three-quarters full.
- 6
6. Top each glass with chilled sparkling water and stir gently. Garnish with the remaining mint leaves and serve immediately.
Chef tips
For deeper flavor, chill the melon base for 30 minutes before adding the sparkling water. Do not boil the jasmine tea to avoid bitterness.
Substitutions
You can replace the honey with agave syrup for a vegan version. If you do not have cantaloupe, use a similar orange-fleshed melon. Mint can be swapped for sweet basil for a different profile.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageNinja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Easy-to-wash jar
- Check the power and jar size
Illustrative imageVictorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
Illustrative imageTeakhaus Teak Cutting Board
Stable base for chopping
- Stable surface for chopping
- Gentle on your knife edge
- Hand-wash and let it dry
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