Melon Ball Punch Sparkling (Printable Version)
Bursting with refreshing melon, sparkling grape juice, and fresh mint. Cool, fruity and ideal for warm days.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Punch Base
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25.4 ounces sparkling white grape juice
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2 cups clear lemon-lime soda
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1 cup lemonade
→ Melon Balls and Garnish
04 -
1 small ripe watermelon
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1 small ripe cantaloupe
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1 small ripe honeydew melon
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Fresh mint leaves
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2 limes, sliced, plus additional slices for garnish
# Guide to Cooking:
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In a large pitcher, stir together the sparkling white grape juice, lemon-lime soda, and lemonade until well mixed.
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Place the pitcher in the refrigerator to chill while preparing the fruit.
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Using a melon baller, scoop the flesh from the watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew melon into bite-sized spheres.
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Arrange the melon balls in a single layer on a foil-lined cookie sheet and freeze until firm.
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Once the melon balls are frozen, add several cups of them to the chilled punch along with fresh mint leaves and sliced limes. Stir gently to combine.
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Return the punch to the refrigerator and allow it to infuse for at least 30 minutes.
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Serve cold in glasses, adding extra frozen melon balls as ice. Garnish each glass with additional lime slices and mint leaves.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Freezing the melon balls ensures the punch stays chilled without dilution.
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Prepare melon balls in advance and store in the freezer for faster assembly.