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melon baller

Paying homage to National Watermelon Day - August 3rd.  Enjoy!
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Private Recipe by
Renée G.
Uptown, AR

In honor of National Watermelon Day.

method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For melon baller

  • 12 cups seedless watermelon chunks
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 cup lightly packed fresh mint leaves
  • white rum, gin, tequila or vodka (whatever floats your boat)
  • ice cubes (or frozen watermelon chunks)
  • mixture of ½ sugar and ½ salt to rim the glasses (optional)
  • slices of lime for garnish

How To Make melon baller

  • 1
    In a blender, working in batches, puree the watermelon, lime juice and mint until smooth. Transfer the mixture to a large pitcher. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • 2
    Ready to serve: Moisten rim of glasses with a wedge of lime and turn upside down in shallow dish of sugar/salt mixture.
  • 3
    Add ice cubes to glass and 1½ oz. liquor of your choice. Fill with watermelon juice mixture from refrigerator.
  • 4
    Saluté!
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