Melon Sparkler with Tapioca Pearls
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This spritzy Melon Sparkler from DrinksMadeEasy takes the best part of bubble tea (the chewy, gummy tapioca pearls) to new boozy heights with an infusion of sweet Moscato syrup.
Ingredients
- 1 CUP MOSCATO
- 1 HONEYDEW MELON
- .5 CUP BLACK TAPIOCA PEARLS
- WATER
Instructions
- To prepare the tapioca, add the pearls to a medium saucepan, cover with water and bring to a boil. Cover and cook over moderate heat until the tapioca is chewy and plump, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain and cool under running water. Set aside.
- In the same saucepan, bring half a cup of Moscato to a boil. Simmer until reduced to 2 tablespoons, about 10 minutes.
- Pour the Moscato syrup over the tapioca and refrigerate until chilled, about 15 minutes.
- Use a melon baller to scoop out 2 cups of Honeydew melon balls. Set aside.
- Chop the remaining melon and transfer to a blender. Puree until smooth. Strain the puree, without pressing on the solids, to extract clear green juice.
- Spoon the melon balls into a Collins glass and fill half way with the melon juice. Top with chilled Moscato and tapioca pearls.