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The James Bond Melon Ball

Recipe from Trummer Home

Adapted by William L. Hamilton

The James Bond Melon Ball
Gordon M. Grant for The New York Times
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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings
  • 1large watermelon
  • 7ounces vodka
  • 2ounces Grand Marnier
  • 2ounces freshly squeezed lime juice
  • Splash of Champagne or sparkling wine
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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

380 calories; 1 gram fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 55 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams dietary fiber; 44 grams sugars; 4 grams protein; 9 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cut watermelon in two. Carve out the entire watermelon, and chop contents into small pieces. Fill one half of watermelon shell with the cubed watermelon pieces and ice.

  2. Step 2

    Pour in the vodka, Grand Marnier and lime juice. Stir the contents gently. Top off the drink with a splash of Champagne, and place four straws in melon. (You may also mix ingredients in a pitcher and serve in glasses.)

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Comments

L. Roth

For those concerned about this being indicated as "for children"... I think it was meant more as "perfect midafternoon cooler to get you through a vacation house full of children"

Mike A

This was fantastic. Nice and lite for a hot summer day. I added some fresh mint in the beginning by muddling the mint with some initial squares of melon. Didn't have any sparkling white wine, instead I used seltzer. The guests were quite pleased.

Suzanne

Subbed the grand marnier with triple sec, and garnished with mint and basil, came out amazing!

Mike A

This was fantastic. Nice and lite for a hot summer day. I added some fresh mint in the beginning by muddling the mint with some initial squares of melon. Didn't have any sparkling white wine, instead I used seltzer. The guests were quite pleased.

L. Roth

For those concerned about this being indicated as "for children"... I think it was meant more as "perfect midafternoon cooler to get you through a vacation house full of children"

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Adapted from Trummer Home, Greenport, N.Y.

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