Two hundred thirty nine years ago a group of radical idealists met at the Pennsylvania state house. They were men who believed all men are created equal and born with an unalienable right to life, love, and the pursuit of happiness. On the fourth of July 1776 in a near unanimous vote they adopted the Declaration of Independence. The land of the free was born at the home of those brave enough to fight for it. Now it is a day for us to use our freedom to fulfill the pursuit of happiness by spending a day with those we love in life. Below, you will find a refreshing drink recipe for the Fourth. So remember to celebrate, and celebrate to remember. We will be this week at Green's.
Melon Ball Punch
Ingredients
25.4 oz Sparkling white grape juice
2 cups clear lemon lime flavored soda (I used Sprite)
1 cup lemonade (I used Simply)
1 small ripe watermelon
1 small ripe cantaloupe
1 small ripe honeydew melon
fresh mint leaves
2 limes, sliced, plus more for garnish if desired
Instructions
In a pitcher stir together grape juice, soda and lemonade.
Place in the fridge to chill.
Use a melon baller to scoop out the flesh of the watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew melon.
Place melon balls on a cookie sheet lined with foil.
Freeze.
Once frozen add a few cups of melons balls to pitcher along with fresh mint leaves and slices of lime.
Stir.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
Serve cold using additional frozen melon balls as ice cubes.
Garnish glasses with lime slice and mint leaf.
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