The James Bond Melon Ball
Updated July 21, 2016
Gordon M. Grant for The New York Times
- Rating
- Comments
- Read comments
Advertisement
Ingredients
1 large watermelon
7 ounces vodka
2 ounces Grand Marnier
2 ounces freshly squeezed lime juice
Splash of Champagne or sparkling wine
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)
55 grams carbs; 380 calories; 1 gram fat; 3 grams fiber; 9 milligrams sodium; 4 grams protein; 44 grams sugar
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.
Powered by
Preparation
- 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.
- 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.)
Private Notes
Comments
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"
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.
Subbed the grand marnier with triple sec, and garnished with mint and basil, came out amazing!
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.
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"