Melon Balls With Rum and Lime |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Dress up melon balls with a flavored syrup. Requires 3 to 5 hours of chilling. Ingredients:
2/3 cup granulated sugar |
1/3 cup water |
1 teaspoon lime zest |
6 tablespoons fresh lime juice |
1/2 cup light rum |
2 quarts of assorted melon balls |
fresh mint leaves (to garnish) |
Directions:
1. In a small saucepan, mix the sugar and water.
2. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Add the grated lime peel and cool the mixture.
4. Add the rum and lime juice.
5. Pour syrup over the melon balls.
6. Chill covered, for 3 to 5 hours.
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