Yash Lakhan
May 07, 2025
A part of celebrated Indian summer ingredients, muskmelon transforms into unique drinks in mixology using innovative flavour utilisations. With its ability to blend easily into cocktails and mocktails, the pulpy fruit provides a contemporary spin and offers a foundation for creating drinks that align with the spirit of the season.
Refrigerating the fruit prior to blending or juicing ensures that the base of the cocktail maintains its temperature for longer, minimising the need for ice which could dilute a cocktail.
Passing muskmelon juice through a fine mesh strainer eliminates excess pulp and solid bits from making it to the final beverage, providing it with a smoother texture that facilitates easier sipping.
Having frozen cubes of muskmelon handy facilitates rapid blending into slushie-type beverages, enabling a host to serve freshly prepared cocktails if there is a shortage of ice.
When mixing it with other ingredients, use only one other seasonal fruit in combination to prevent a cacophony of flavours – allowing the muskmelon to maintain a distinct presence in the final drink.
Adding sour or slightly bitter ingredients to muskmelon serves to balance its natural sweetness, making the cocktail multi-dimensional and its appeal widespread for palates.
Pick open-mouthed or wide glasses for muskmelon cocktails in order to enable the aroma to travel freely, contributing to the beverage experience without needing additional garnishes. *Drink Responsibly. This communication is for audiences above the age of 25.