Name: Honeydew, Cucumber, and Mint Soda
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 1 2½-pound honeydew, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 6 cups); 2 medium Persian cucumbers or 1 English hothouse cucumber, peeled, coarsely chopped; ⅓ cup (packed) mint leaves, plus more for serving; Pinch of kosher salt; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; Club soda (for serving)

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Alex Lau

True, this concoction is slightly more complex than lemonade. But the work is worth it.

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