Best The James Bond Melon Ball Recipes

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MELON BALL



Melon Ball image

Melon schnapps, vodka, and pineapple juice come together in this fruity drink that is sure to wet your whistle.

Provided by Kim's Cooking Now

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Cocktail Recipes     Vodka Drinks Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup ice
4 fluid ounces pineapple juice
1 fluid ounce melon schnapps
1 fluid ounce vodka

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.6 calories, Carbohydrate 29.4 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 11.2 mg, Sugar 24.6 g

THORNTON MELON-BALL



Thornton Melon-Ball image

Obviously this drink was inspired by the classic cocktail The Melon Ball and the classic 1986 Rodney Dangerfield movie Back to School.

Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     beverage

Time 5m

Yield 1 drink

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ice
1 part your favorite vodka
1 part melon liqueur (recommended: Midori or generic brand)
Orange juice
Various melon balls (cantaloupe, honeydew, or watermelon - using all 3 is called "Triple-Lindy" and is definitely money)

Steps:

  • This drink can be served straight up or on the rocks.
  • If making straight up: To a cocktail shaker, add ice, vodka, melon liqueur, and a splash orange juice; shake vigorously to combine. Strain into a large, chilled martini glass and garnish with melon balls.
  • If making drink on the rocks: Fill rocks glass with ice. Add vodka, melon liqueur and enough orange juice to fill glass. Stir with either a stirrer or straw. Garnish with melon balls.

BOOZY MINTED MELON BALLS



Boozy Minted Melon Balls image

Melon balls were the quintessential summer party food when I was growing up, but it wasn't until I was out of college that I had my first melon ball "salad." My current favorite is this recipe that has a mojito-like splash over the melon. Dreamy!

Provided by Jessica Merchant

Categories     dessert

Time 3h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups watermelon balls
2 cups cantaloupe balls
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
1/3 cup white rum
3 tablespoons honey
Handful of fresh mint leaves, plus extra for serving
Pinch salt

Steps:

  • Place the watermelon and cantaloupe balls in a baking dish in a single layer. In a bowl, whisk together the lime juice, rum and honey until combined. Pour the lime mixture over the melon balls and toss to coat. Add the mint leaves. Let sit for 2 to 3 hours in the fridge, flipping the balls once or twice if desired.
  • To serve, scoop the melon balls into a large bowl and pour the rum mixture over top. Cover with a sprinkling of fresh mint leaves.

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