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Thornton Melon-Ball
Recipe courtesy Guy Fieri
See this recipe on air Wednesday Aug. 20 at 3:00 PM ET/PT.
Show:  Guys Big Bite
Episode:  Swim the Plank
Thornton Melon-Ball
Obviously this drink was inspired by the classic cocktail The Melon Ball and the classic 1986 Rodney Dangerfield movie Back to School.

Ice
1 part your favorite vodka
1 part melon liqueur (recommended: Midori or generic brand)
Orange juice
Various melon balls (cantaloupe, honeydew, or watermelon - using all 3 is called "Triple-Lindy" and is definitely money)

This drink can be served straight up or on the rocks.

If making straight up: To a cocktail shaker, add ice, vodka, melon liqueur, and a splash orange juice; shake vigorously to combine. Strain into a large, chilled martini glass and garnish with melon balls.

If making drink on the rocks: Fill rocks glass with ice. Add vodka, melon liqueur and enough orange juice to fill glass. Stir with either a stirrer or straw. Garnish with melon balls.

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Recipe Summary
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 1 drink

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