Drunken Melon Balls Food

BOOZY MELON BITES

Steps:

• Using a melon baller, make watermelon, honeydew, and cantaloupe balls.
• In a large bowl, combine fruit and vodka, making sure the fruit is completely submerged. Place in refrigerator to soak for 1 hour.
• Remove from refrigerator and drain, reserving alcohol if desired. Skewer fruit and mint leaves, alternating types of melon with a mint leaf in between each. Serve.

MELON BALL

Steps:

• Place ice, pineapple juice, schnapps, and vodka in a cocktail shaker. Place cap on the shaker, shake, and strain into a cordial or pony glass.

DRUNKEN MELON BALLS

Steps:

• Place the melon balls in a large bowl which can be refrigerated.
• Dissolve the sugar in the rum and add the lemon juice.
• Pour the liquid mixture over the melon balls and toss lightly to coat.
• Sprinkle with lemon and lime zest.
• Place in the refrigerator for one hour before serving.
• Toss again slightly before serving.

MELON BALLS WITH RUM AND LIME

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, mix the sugar and water.
• Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Add the grated lime peel and cool the mixture.
• Add the rum and lime juice.
• Pour syrup over the melon balls.
• Chill covered, for 3 to 5 hours.

SPICED MELON BALLS

Steps:

• Drain the melon balls, reserving the juice.
• Combine the juice, brown sugar, vinegar, cloves, and cinnamon in a saucepan.
• Simmer for 5 minutes and discard the cloves and cinnamon stick.
• Pour the sauce over the melon balls and chill until ready to serve.

SPANISH MELONBALL

Steps:

• Shake midori, malibu, and pineapple juice and strain into a highball glass. Add orange juice.

DRUNKEN WATERMELON

Steps:

• With a knife, shave off the stem end of the watermelon, just enough so that it sits flat. Cut the top off the watermelon, about 3 inches down. Scoop out half of the watermelon with a melon baller and set aside.
• Scoop out remaining watermelon, leaving the rind-bowl. This will be your punch bowl. Transfer scooped out melon (not the melon balls) to a blender and puree; may be done in batches. Push watermelon puree through a strainer to remove pulp and any seeds. Return watermelon water to the watermelon punch bowl. Stir in tequila, triple sec, and melon balls. Top off with lemon-lime soda. Serve cold over ice.