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Melon Ball Cocktail

The Melon Ball Cocktail

The Melon Ball is a great summertime cocktail, and is just that much more delicious when you make the melon liqueur yourself!
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Course: Drinks

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 oz Melon Liqueur See below
  • 4-5 oz Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice
  • 2-3 each Melon Balls Using melon-baller, for garnish

Homemade Melon Liqueur

  • 1/4 each Whole Cantaloupe
  • 1/2 cup White Sugar
  • 1 cup Vodka We used Balls vodka

Instructions

Cocktail Instructions

  • Add ice to a rocks glass.
  • Add melon liqueur and orange juice, and stir to combine.
  • Garnish with melon balls on a cocktail pick.

Homemade Melon Liqueur

  • Cut the cantaloupe in half and remove the seeds. Cut ¼ of the cantaloupe into very small pieces (1/2” cubes), removing the skin in the process.
  • Put the chopped cantaloupe in a bowl and add the sugar. Stir well.
  • Cover the bowl with a towel and leave for 2-3 hours.
  • Strain the chopped cantaloupe with a colander.
  • Add vodka to taste.