mint melon sangria

You know I love a good sangria. It’s kinda my thing. In fact, I really don’t have any gatherings around here without a good, themed drink to match. But sangrias are definitely the favorite.

This particular version, however? Might leave them all in the dust. It's that good. However, to quote Levar Burton, you don't have to take my word for it. Try it. I guarantee it won't be the only time you do!

Ingredients: 

1/2 mini watermelon, balled

1/2 french baby melon, balled

1/2 ogen melon, balled

1/2 sugar cube melon, balled

2 limes, thinly sliced

2 Tbsp honey

1/4 cup remy martin

1 1/2 bottles of savignion blanc

1 can of sprite

handful of fresh mint

Directions:

Using a melon baller, remove seeds, and ball the flesh of each 1/2 melon. Place half of the melon balls in a large pitcher, and half in a Tupperware container. Place the tupperware in the freezer. Add lime slices, remy martin, and honey to the pitcher. Stir. Pour in wine and mix to combine. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours.

To serve, place 4-6 frozen melon balls in the bottom of a glass, add 3-4 fresh mint leaves, and fill the glass 1/4 way with sprite. Add 2 lime slices, and 6 melon balls from the pitcher to glass. Pour wine to fill, and serve.

Note: You can really use any melons of your choosing, just make sure to pick a variety— and assorted colors don’t hurt either.