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Ingredients
- 1 bunch fresh mint, chopped
- 1/4 cup lemon juice, from about 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup simple syrup, recipe follows
- 1/8 teaspoon amaretto
- 2 cups watermelon balls, from about half a watermelon
- 2 cups cantaloupe balls, from about 1 cantaloupe
Directions
In a blender, combine mint, lemon juice, simple syrup, and amaretto. Blend until smooth.
In a large bowl, combine the watermelon and the cantaloupe. Add the vinaigrette and toss. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.
Simple Syrup:
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
In a saucepan, combine water and sugar over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, until the sugar has dissolved. Take pan off heat and cool the syrup. Any extra cooled syrup can be saved in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Yield: 1 cup
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By jaytee_12281705
Fallbrook, 43
on September 04, 2011
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Loved this recipe! Very light and the hint of fresh basil ( added a little fresh basil with mint and Amaretto was wonderful. Will definitely make this again. Very juicy.
By reidshe
Petal, MS
on August 19, 2011
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Awesome, very refreshing!! Someone brought this to my brothers 40th Birthday Party and it was the hit of the party (along with the wine!!. Everyone wanted the recipe. I am not always a big fan of Mint in dishes but this was the exception!! I could not quit eating it.
By starlight_2848_...
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on June 07, 2011
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I made this last week, skipped the amaretto ( didn't have any . It was WONDERFUL . My husband and even my 14 yr old loved it. It was so easy to make, taking it camping with us. Going to make the dressing ahead of time and add it when we are ready to eat it. THANK YOU GIADA
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