Obviously this drink was inspired by the classic cocktail The Melon Ball and the classic 1986 Rodney Dangerfield movie Back to School.

Recipe courtesy of Guy Fieri

Show: Guy's Big Bite

Episode: Swim the Plank

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Total:: 5 min
Prep:: 5 min

Yield:: 1 drink

Level:: Easy

Ingredients

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)

Directions

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.

My Private Notes

Name: Thornton Melon-Ball
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Yield: 1 drink
Ingredients: 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)