Iced Galia Melon, Meyer Lemon and White Tea Soda with Mint and Fresh Ginger
A sparkling and refreshing drink made with Galia melon puree, delicate white tea, Meyer lemon, muddled mint, and a touch of fresh ginger. Original, aromatic, and light, perfect for warm afternoons or brunch service.
Ingredients
- 500 g ripe Galia melon, cubed (without semillas ni peel)
- 300 ml water (for the infusión)
- 4 g white tea (a granel or 2 bolsitas)
- 20 g fresh ginger, sliced (pelado)
- 40 g sugar (ajustar to taste)
- 80 ml Meyer lemon, juice and a little zest (approx. 2 lemons)
- 12 g fresh mint (more extra for decorar)
- 600 ml chilled sparkling water (añadir al final)
- 400 g ice (for servir)
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. Bring the water to 85 °C / 185 °F in a small saucepan. Remove from the heat, add the white tea and fresh ginger, cover, and let steep for 5 minutes.
- 2
2. Strain the infusion to remove the white tea and ginger. While still warm, add the sugar and stir until fully dissolved. Let it cool to room temperature.
- 3
3. Place the Galia melon in a blender with the Meyer lemon juice and a little zest. Blend until very smooth.
- 4
4. In a large pitcher, gently muddle the fresh mint with a wooden spoon to release its aroma without tearing it too much.
- 5
5. Add the Galia melon puree and the cooled white tea and ginger infusion to the pitcher. Stir well to combine.
- 6
6. Divide the ice among 4 glasses and pour in the base mixture until each glass is about two-thirds full.
- 7
7. Top each glass with chilled sparkling water and stir gently once so you do not lose too much carbonation.
- 8
8. Garnish with extra fresh mint and serve immediately, very cold.
Chef tips
For a smoother texture, strain the melon puree before mixing it with the infusion. Use very cold sparkling water to preserve the bubbles longer.
Substitutions
You can replace Galia melon with honeydew melon. Mint can be swapped for spearmint, and sugar can be replaced with agave syrup for a rounder sweetness.
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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