Drunken Melon Balls Recipe Video

Summer is here and is my house so are these partially frozen, sweet melons balls lightly enhanced with pineapple juice, triple sec and raspberry vodka....I don't know too many parties or gatherings where drunken melon balls WOULDN'T be welcomed! These never last long at my cookouts , diva parties or in my own refrigerator. They are just that fun and refreshing to eat. And call me crazy but I think melons taste better when they are in cute little ball form. Feel free to use your favorite fruity alcohol combinations to "spike" these melon balls with.

Summary

Preparation Time20 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexJust EnjoyServings12
CuisineCourse
TasteMethod
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

The melons
 Seedless watermelon1 Small
 Cantaloupe1 Medium
 Honey dew melon1 Medium
The syrup mix
 Pineapple juice1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Raspberry vodka1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Triple sec/Any fruit flavored vodka1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 262 Calories from Fat 9

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 1 g1.7%

Saturated Fat 0.19 g0.93%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 41.9 mg1.7%

Total Carbohydrates 55 g18.3%

Dietary Fiber 3.8 g15.1%

Sugars 46.5 g

Protein 5 g9.1%

Vitamin A 200.7% Vitamin C 211.1%

Calcium 5.2% Iron 8.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Things You Will Need

1. Melon baller - to scoop out the melons

Directions

MAKING
1. Slice the honeydew in half and remove the seeds from the inside. Slice the watermelon and the cantaloupe too in half.
2. Use a melon baller to scoop out the melons and place in a shallow container with a lid.
3. Pour pineapple juice over the scooped melon balls.
4. Pour in raspberry vodka and triple sec. Toss the fruit and arrange so that the melon balls are submerged if possible.
5. Cover and freeze just until partially frozen. You can also chill them for a few hours if you don’t want them partially frozen.

SERVING
6. Serve chilled in glass bowls or cocktail glasses.

Editors Review

Super summer treat!! Try these melon balls in summer to make that perfect pool side dish. It is cold and very refreshing. Serve with any cocktail and you'll be amused at the wonderful taste it brings out. What more, its quick and easy.
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