Cantaloupe with ouzo
Cantaloupe with ouzo is a refreshing cocktail with a Greek twist!
Servings: 4 people
Equipment
- melon baller, or small ice cream scooper
Ingredients
- 1/2 large cantaloupe, about 2 ½ cups of melon balls
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) ouzo
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) water
- 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh mint
Instructions
- Wash your melon prior to cutting it using running water and a clean brush. Using a melon baller, or a small ice cream scooper, make your cantaloupe balls. Set the melon aside in a large, non-metallic bowl.1/2 large cantaloupe,
- In a smaller bowl mix together the ouzo, sugar and water. Stir well until the sugar dissolves. Pour over the cantaloupe. Add the finely chopped mint. Mix well and set aside for approximately 2 hours. If you will be setting it aside for longer than 2 hours, keep it in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before serving.2 tbsp (30 mL) ouzo, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 tbsp (15 mL) water, 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh mint
- Serve in individual servings, being sure to pour any liquid which has been left behind in the mixing bowl over the cantaloupe.
- Enjoy!