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By: Team Ifairer | Posted: 05-05-2014
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Cucumber Sangria
Ingredients: 1 small honeydew melon, 1 seedless cucumber, thinly sliced, 1 lime, thinly sliced, 12 fresh mint leaves, 1/4 cup lime juice, 1/4 cup honey, 1 750 milliliter bottle Sauvignon blanc or other semi-dry white wine, chilled 1, 1 liter bottle carbonated water, chilled Fresh mint sprigs and/or leaves (optional)
Directions: Cut the melon in half; remove and discard seeds and rind. Cut melon into thin slices. In a large pitcher* combine melon, cucumber, lime slices, and the 12 mint leaves.
In a small bowl stir together lime juice and honey until combined; pour over melon mixture. Add wine, stirring gently. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours.
To serve, stir in carbonated water. Ladle or pour into glasses. If desired, garnish with additional mint.