Melon Balls with Rum and Lime
Transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise with this refreshing and boozy treat: Melon Balls with Rum and Lime. This vibrant fruit salad combines sweet cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelon, artfully scooped into juicy spheres, then infused with a zesty mix of white rum, fresh lime juice, and a drizzle of honey for a perfect balance of tangy and sweet. Chilled to perfection, this easy-to-make dish is garnished with fragrant mint leaves for a burst of freshness and served in elegant cocktail glasses to make any gathering feel extra-special. Whether you're hosting a summer soirée or simply want to treat yourself, this no-cook recipe is the ultimate crowd-pleasing dessert or appetizer that screams sophistication.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium Cantaloupe
- 1 medium Honeydew melon
- 1 small Watermelon
- 4 tablespoons White rum
- 2 whole Lime
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 10 leaves (for garnish) Mint leaves
Instructions
Cut the cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelon in half and remove all the seeds using a spoon.
Using a melon baller, scoop round balls from the flesh of each melon and place them into a large mixing bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the white rum, the juice of 2 limes, and honey until well combined.
Pour the rum-lime mixture over the melon balls and gently toss to coat evenly.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Right before serving, garnish with fresh mint leaves for a touch of color and brightness.
Serve chilled in bowls or cocktail glasses for an elegant presentation. Enjoy your refreshing Melon Balls with Rum and Lime!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1279 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.2 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 542 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 280.4 g | 102% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.0 g | 86% | |
| Total Sugars | 244.5 g | ||
| Protein | 19.4 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 292 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 5181 mg | 110% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
