Melon Salad with Lime & Rum (Side)(permalink)


Ingredients
1/8 watermelon
1 Honey Dew
1 Cantaloupe
1 c blueberries
1 tsp Lime Zest
6 Tbsp Lime Juice
2/3 c sugar
1/3c water
1/2 c white rum


Instructions:
Mix Water and sugar, bring to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Add lime zest when the syrup is HOT
Let cool; when it is fully cooled, add the rum and teh lime juice.
Use a melon baller to scoop the melons. Mix all fruit with the syrup, and refrigerate for 1 day before serving.

This comes from Matt Watkins, and is a delicioius, refreshing, lightly alcoholic side dish that is great at parties. Sweet and tangy.