Sweet Honeydew Mint Smoothie – The Other Green Drink

Sweet Honeydew Mint Smoothie

Imagine it is the perfect summer day. It’s warm, but not hot. The sky is flecked with little tufts of cloud, drifting lazily. The air is sweet with the smell of grass, and everywhere you look the world is bright, and blooming, and green. Somewhere in the distance you hear children running through sprinklers, which reminds you of when you were that age, and life was so much simpler. You feel the sun wash the pale from your skin, and sitting down, you let yourself sink gently into its blanketing warmth. It’s like the whole world has slowed down just a little, and nothing could please you more than a cool drink, a good book, and a little time to enjoy them. It doesn’t get much better than this.

Well, that’s exactly what I’ve been imagining. Because it isn’t one of those days, here. Not today. Apparently when I put in my request for Mother Nature to turn the thermostat down, just a touch, she took it pretty seriously. Now, instead of warmth and sunshine, it is grey and damp and downright cold. I guess that’s normal, though, right? I mean, it’s not like it’s the beginning of July or anything.

Oh… right. It is the beginning of July!

Now don’t get me wrong, I’m not one to complain about cooler weather (au contraire!), but with a record-breaking heat wave happening on the other side of the country, it just doesn’t seem right to be sitting over here in a sweater. What happened to the middle ground? That happy medium between oppressive swelter and unseasonable chill? That summer sweet spot, where escaping the heat is just a sip of smoothie away?

Well, if it were one of those days, this would be the smoothie I would want to have. If you’re feeling the heat, wherever you are, this sweet and icy concoction of honeydew and mint is here to rescue you.

Sweet Honeydew Mint Smoothie

This is the first time I have even considered putting melon into my blender, and all I can say is, why have I never done this before?! Most of us are familiar “green smoothies” made with spinach, or avocado, or other greens, but somehow honeydew has managed to get overlooked. For as much of a smoothie lover as I am, I’m frankly disappointed in myself for not having thought of it sooner. The combination of mint and melon might just be the most refreshing thing I’ve ever experienced. In fact, I think I may have just discovered the antidote to that record breaking heat wave.

I know this strange cool spell is just a small interlude before returning to what the rest of the country is experiencing, but at least now I am prepared. So bring it on, Mother Nature! I’m ready for you.

Recipe notes: this smoothie is best made with cold ingredients. I suggest chilling your melon and coconut milk in the fridge before blending.
You could also turn this smoothie into a cocktail, if you were so inclined. A few options include adding a splash of tequila, rum, or vodka, to taste.

Sweet Honeydew and Mint Smoothie
Makes 4 servings, easily made vegan

1/2 honeydew melon, cut into chunks (about 4 cups, or 1 1/2 lbs)
1/2 cup light coconut milk
1-2 leaves fresh mint (plus more for garnish)
1/2-1 tsp. fresh lime juice (or to taste)
1 cup ice
Drizzle of honey or coconut nectar, to taste (optional, depending on how sweet your melon is)

Method
Cut your melon in half, remove the seeds, and slice away the outer rind. Cut the melon into chunks, and add to your blender along with the coconut milk, mint, lime, and ice. Blend until smooth. Taste, and adjust sweetness with honey or coconut nectar. Serve with a garnish of mint, or fresh melon slices.

Enjoy!

Update: when I made this smoothie I had some leftovers, which I poured into an ice-cube tray to save for later. Well, it’s hot now, and those ice cube are the first thing I reach for to keep cool. I only wish I had thought to put some popsicle sticks in them!

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30 Responses to Sweet Honeydew Mint Smoothie – The Other Green Drink

  1. Eileen July 3, 2013 at 1:03 am #

    I’m definitely jealous of your strange cool spell! But this smoothie looks like a great way to beat the heat in the meantime. The melon & coconut milk combination sounds amazing!

    • Willow Arlen July 3, 2013 at 1:55 am #

      It is definitely nice, I’m not gonna lie. Should be warming up again in the next day or two, though. And the coconut with the honeydew are great together – very tropical!

  2. Monica July 3, 2013 at 1:41 am #

    This looks so cool and refreshing, I want to make this now. I love your photography.

    • Willow Arlen July 3, 2013 at 1:55 am #

      Thank you! Let me know if you make it, I would love to know what you think.

  3. shannon weber July 3, 2013 at 11:09 am #

    yes! melons as a drink are delicious, and i forget that regularly in the din of everyday life. i like the pairing of flavors here! perfectly refreshing, even if your summer isn’t totally hot yet. :) it will be; this i know.

    • Willow Arlen July 3, 2013 at 9:29 pm #

      Haha, yes, it will be! The temperature is on its way back up already.

  4. Hari Chandana July 3, 2013 at 12:23 pm #

    Very refreshing drink.. love the color :)

  5. From Valeries Kitchen July 3, 2013 at 3:40 pm #

    Okay, well it’s been about 1000 degrees around here for the past week so I’m not listening to your weather complaints :) This is looking pretty darn perfect to me right now.

    • Willow Arlen July 3, 2013 at 9:31 pm #

      Oh noes! You’re right in the midst of that heat wave, aren’t you? Hopefully the weather will even itself out soon!

  6. Kathy @ Olives and Garlic July 3, 2013 at 11:28 pm #

    When I saw this picture all I can think of was “Yum and Gorgeous”. Love the combination of flavors and the gorgeous green color

    • Willow Arlen July 4, 2013 at 2:15 am #

      Thanks! I’m glad the yum factor comes through in the photos!

  7. Alicia@ eco friendly homemaking July 5, 2013 at 3:54 am #

    Oh my goodness this drink looks so delicious and refreshing!!

    • Willow Arlen July 5, 2013 at 5:05 am #

      It is! It’s been a real life savor as the days get hotter and hotter.

  8. Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious July 5, 2013 at 5:27 pm #

    Sorry about the cold! Wish I could send you some of my sun from LA.

    And I’ll be sure to sip on this refreshing smoothie in my 90 degree weather this weekend! :)

    • Willow Arlen July 6, 2013 at 3:26 am #

      Oh, no worries, the heat is catching up to me now. I hope you enjoy the smoothie — just a tip, I ended up freezing some of mine in an ice-cube tray and I LOVE it that way! It would make great popsicles, or the ice cubes can be re-blended to make a smoothie whenever you want.

  9. Elizabeth -SugarHero! July 7, 2013 at 4:32 am #

    Stop taunting me with your cool weather! I’m a heat wimp and it’s been way too hot here in southern California recently. This smoothie looks AMAZING and I’m going to have to give it a try to counteract all of this warm weather!

    • Willow Arlen July 7, 2013 at 3:31 pm #

      Heheh, sorry! The hot weather has come along and taught me my lesson (never point out how cool it is!). I hope you like the smoothie!

  10. robin lorraine williamson July 13, 2013 at 5:43 pm #

    Hi love the smoothie recipe am adding it to my recipe binder. I’m lorraine and I’m following you on google+ and I’m at http://lorrainesresources.blogspot.com

  11. Sunday Morning Banana Pancakes July 25, 2013 at 7:21 pm #

    Oh man, the smoothie cocktail is a must- we have been struggling through a heat wave the past few weeks and it finally broke last night- it was a cool 50 degrees during the night!

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