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Melon Ball Shot

A quick and refreshing summer shot featuring watermelon and cantaloupe balls with vodka, melon liqueur, and lemon-lime soda.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 shots
Course: Drinks and Beverages
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup watermelon balled
  • 1 cup cantaloupe balled
  • 1 oz vodka
  • 1 oz melon liqueur
  • 1 oz lemon-lime soda

Equipment

  • Melon baller
  • shaker or mixing glass
  • Shot glasses
  • Ice
  • Strainer (optional)

Method
 

  1. Use a melon baller to scoop out balls from the watermelon and cantaloupe.
  2. Place the melon balls in a bowl and refrigerate for about 10 minutes to chill.
  3. In a shaker, combine vodka and melon liqueur with ice and shake well.
  4. Gently add lemon-lime soda to the shaker and stir lightly to combine without losing fizz.
  5. Divide a few chilled melon balls into each shot glass.
  6. Carefully strain and pour the mixed liquid into each shot glass over the melon balls.
  7. Optional: Garnish each shot with a fresh mint leaf on top.
  8. Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing melon ball shot.

Notes

Serve immediately for the best flavor. For an extra kick, add a splash of flavored vodka.