Best Drunken Melon Balls Recipes

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DRUNKEN MELON BALLS



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These are a great ending to a light summer meal. The rum really gives the fruit a nice flavor. ***This needs to be refrigerated one hour before serving.***

Provided by Sherrybeth

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups honeydew balls
3 cups watermelon balls
2 cups cantaloupe balls
3 tablespoons sugar
1 cup light rum
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon lime zest

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.2, Fat 0.2, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 15.9, Carbohydrate 16.9, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 15.4, Protein 1

DRUNKEN MELON BALLS



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How to make Drunken Melon Balls

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients
(I used roughly 7½ cups of melon balls)
1 small, seedless watermelon
1 cantaloupe
1 honey dew melon
1 cup pineapple juice
1 cup raspberry vodka (or your favorite fruit flavored vodka)
½ cup triple sec
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Steps:

  • Slice the fruit in half and remove the seeds from the cantaloupe and honeydew.
  • Use a melon baller to scoop out the melons and place in a shallow container with a lid.
  • Add pineapple juice.
  • Pour in raspberry vodka and triple sec.
  • Toss the fruit and arrange so that the melon balls are submerged if possible.
  • Cover and freeze just until partially frozen. You can also chill them for a few hours if you don't want them partially frozen.
  • Enjoy.

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