A little champagne can’t hurt . . . right? But have you ever made soup out of it? This cold fruit soup made with champagne, green melon, and citrus juices is delightful on a warm day.
Enjoy this Chilled Green Melon and Champagne Soup Recipe
- 4 cups of chopped peeled ripe honeydew melon
- ½ cup fresh-squeezed orange juice
- 1 tbsp of fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp of fresh lime juice
- ½ cup of chilled champagne
- Fresh mint leaves
- Blend 3½ cups of chopped honeydew melon, orange juice, lemon juice, lime juice, and champagne in a blender.
- Garnish with the remaining chopped honeydew melon and fresh mint leaves.
Try my Chilled Green Melon and Champagne Soup as an alternative to mimosas for an elegant and leisurely breakfast or brunch. You don’t even need to use an expensive brand. Save that for drinking by itself. I found a cute little “onesie” bottle of French bubbly that was just the right size to make this recipe. I had just enough left to finish off the bottle without a hiccup.
You may also enjoy this Berry Ambrosia recipe, also made with champagne.
More about champagne
Champagne, has health benefits like red wine and contains antioxidants, as well as high levels of polyphenols that defend nerve cells from injury. It also lowers blood pressure and protects your brain from the damage that is commonly associated with Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s, and stroke.
Of course, like any alcoholic drink, it’s only beneficial if consumed in moderation. Too much and you may find yourself flat on your face. A good rule of thumb is to share it with upbeat and positive friends and limit your drinking to meal times.
Have you made food out of champagne? What was it? Please leave a comment below.
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