Mexican Melon Ball

Serve in a Collins glass...
⅛	fresh	Cantaloupe melon
2	fl oz	Patron Reposado Tequila
2	fl oz	Freshly squeezed orange juice
¼	fl oz	Sugar syrup (2 sugar to 1 water)

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How to make:

Cut melon into eight segments and deseed. Cut cubes of flesh from skin of one segment and MUDDLE in base of shaker. Add other ingredients, SHAKE with ice and fine strain into ice-filled glass.

Garnish:

Melon balls

Comment:

Orange and melon laced with tequila.

About:

Adapted from a drink discovered at the Flying V Bar & Grill, Tuscon, Arizona, USA.

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