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Beverages
Tropical
2 - 4 servings
10 minutes
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This ghoulishly vibrant drink, featuring the exotic kiwano (horned melon), is fizzy, tangy, and sure to be a hit at your Halloween party. Its neon green color and strange texture give it a fun, monstrous appeal!
1 ripe kiwano (horned melon)
1 cup lemonade (preferably fresh-squeezed for more tang)
½ cup sparkling water or lemon-lime soda (for extra fizz)
1 tbsp lime juice
1-2 tsp honey or agave syrup (optional, to adjust sweetness)
A few drops of green food coloring (optional, for extra glow)
Ice cubes
Edible glitter (optional, for a magical shimmer)
Cut the kiwano in half and scoop out the pulp. The gelatinous texture with seeds can be left as is for a "monster" effect or strained for a smoother drink.
In a large mixing glass or pitcher, combine the kiwano pulp, lemonade, lime juice, and honey (or agave syrup). Stir well to blend all the ingredients. For an extra vibrant green color, add a few drops of green food coloring to enhance the drink's monster-like glow.
Just before serving, pour in the sparkling water or lemon-lime soda for a fizzy touch. Stir gently to mix.
Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the Kiwano Monster Fizz over the ice.
For a shimmering, magical effect, sprinkle edible glitter on top. Garnish with extra kiwano seeds and serve with spooky Halloween-themed straws. Decorate the area around the drink with eerie props like plastic spiders or skulls to set the Halloween mood.
The Kiwano Monster Fizz offers an exotic twist on a fizzy drink with its bright color and playful bubbles, making it an enchanting addition to your Halloween celebration. Your guests will be captivated by its otherworldly appearance and refreshing taste!
