Melon Punch

Name: Melon Punch
Yield: 12
Ingredients: ½ (1-pound) honeydew melon; 1 (1-pound) cantaloupe; 1 (1-pound) seedless watermelon; 1 cup seedless cucumber slices; Fresh mint leaves; 3 cups sparkling water; 4 ¼ cups (1 liter) chilled ginger ale

Fresh fruits and vegetables infuse sparkling water to make a refreshing island-inspired cooler.

Fresh fruits and vegetables infuse sparkling water to make a refreshing island-inspired cooler. Try cubes or balls of melon; slices of lemon, lime, orange, pineapple or cucumber; and a variety of berries to create your own mix. Muddle them in the bottom of the pitcher or add julienned fresh mint or basil for more flavor.

Makes 12 servings

Ingredients

½ (1-pound) honeydew melon
1 (1-pound) cantaloupe
1 (1-pound) seedless watermelon
1 cup seedless cucumber slices
Fresh mint leaves
3 cups sparkling water
4 ¼ cups (1 liter) chilled ginger ale

Directions

Using a melon baller, scoop flesh from honeydew melon into a punch bowl. Halve and seed cantaloupe; peel rind and thinly slice flesh and add to bowl. Slice watermelon and cut flesh into 1-inch cubes; add to bowl.
Add cucumber, mint leaves and sparkling water to bowl. Stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate 2 to 4 hours to blend flavors. Prior to serving, add ginger ale.