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Ingredients
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Drink Base
Garnish & Finish
Method
Make Melon Milk
Prepare melon milk
If you have pre-made melon milk, skip to next section. To make about 1/2 cup melon milk: remove rind and seeds from 1/2 cup diced ripe melon (cantaloupe or honeydew). Place the melon pieces in a blender with 2 tablespoons of whole milk or canned coconut milk for a dairy-free option. Blend on high until very smooth, about 20–30 seconds. Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl if you want a smoother texture. Chill until ready to use.
Build the Cocktail
Fill a shaker or mixing glass halfway with crushed ice.
Add 1 cup coconut water, 1/2 cup chilled melon milk, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice and 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice to the shaker.
Add 1 teaspoon simple syrup, or more to taste depending on melon sweetness. If you prefer entirely natural sweetness, omit or reduce the syrup.
Shake vigorously for 8–12 seconds to chill and combine (if using a shaker). If you used a mixing glass, stir briskly for 10–15 seconds.
Strain the mixture into a chilled Collins glass filled with crushed ice (or serve over fresh ice if preferred).
Garnish with a thin melon slice or a melon ball on a cocktail pick and a lime wheel on the rim.
Serve immediately. Optionally, give the drink a quick stir before drinking to incorporate any separation between coconut water and melon milk.