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Minted Melon Cocktail
 
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Prep Time: 1 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 11 Minutes
Servings: 8
From an old issue of Southern Living. My mom makes this for her little lady get-togethers.
Ingredients:
1 cup sugar
2 cups water
4 mint leaves
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 cups cantaloupes, balls
2 cups watermelon balls
2 cups honeydew balls
mint sprig
Directions:
1. In a saucepan, mix together the sugar, water, and mint leaves; stir to combine.
2. Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat; stir occasionally.
3. Boil for 2 minutes.
4. Discard mint leaves.
5. Add in the lemon juice; stir to combine; chill mixture thoroughly.
6. Mix together the melon balls in a serving dish.
7. Pour syrup mixture over the fruit; toss to coat.
8. Garnish with min leaves.
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