Categories: Sides

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
• 2 tbsp. finely grated lime zest
• 1 cantaloupe
• 1 honeydew
• 1/2 baby seedless watermelon
• Fresh mint sprigs

Directions

1. Combine sugar, lime juice and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan. Stir over medium-high heat until sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add lime zest. Cover pan and set aside for 15 minutes. Strain into a small bowl, cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, at least 2 hours.

2. Cut each melon in half, remove and discard seeds, and scoop flesh with a sharp 1-inch melon baller. Place all melon balls in a large bowl, cover, and refrigerate until 30 minutes before serving.

3. Pour lime syrup over melon balls. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. Divide into 8 tumblers and garnish with mint.

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