Meloncholy Martini

Serve in Martini glass...
1	fl oz	Ketel One Vodka
1	fl oz	Melon liqueur
½	fl oz	Triple sec liqueur
½	fl oz	Coconut rum liqueur
1	fl oz	Fresh pressed pineapple juice
¼	fl oz	Freshly squeezed lime juice
¾	fl oz	Single cream / half-and-half

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How to make:

SHAKE all ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.

Garnish:

Mint sprig

Comment:

Sweet, but the flavours in this smooth, tangy, lime-green drink combine surprisingly well.

About:

Created in 2002 by Daniel O'Brien at Ocean Bar, Edinburgh, Scotland.

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