Signature Cocktails: Melon Melody
Serves 8
Large pitcher or bowl
4 cups pineapple juice
2 cups vodka
¾ cup Midori (melon liqueur)
½ cup cream of coconut
½ cup fresh lime juice
4 cups ice
For garnish:
cantaloupe
honeydew melon
watermelon
Mix the liquid ingredients into the pitcher. Add ice and shake well. Let sit to chill.
Using smaller end of melon baller, scoop melons into small rounds. Thread the melon balls onto large cocktail picks or small skewers. Strain ice from pitcher, pour into glasses and garnish with melon swizzles.
Note: Cream of coconut, not to be confused with coconut milk used for cooking, is a thick, sweetened coconut product available in well-stocked grocery stores and markets.
Reminiscent of a fancy martini, this sexy drink is perfect for a signature wedding cocktail. The cool shade of green and fresh melon garnish trio make this a superb summer choice to serve guests. After all, they can snack and drink! But much like the olive in the martini, the melon stack soaks up the drink, so be careful snacking!
