Post #420545 by Chip and Andy on Sun, Nov 23, 2008 9:09 PM

Hmmm...... i remember reading something not too long ago that had cantaloupe and pepper. I remember it sounding odd, but tasting really good!

While I look back, here is a good punch recipe:

3 cantaloupes, cleaned and cubed
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves, rinsed, save some mint sprigs for garnish
3 ounce fresh lime juice
2 ounce honey (or 4 ounce Honey syrup/liqueur)
2 bottles champagne

run the fruit and mint in a blender and strain into a pitcher (to remove cantaloupe pulp). Stir in the lime juice and honey. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. When ready to serve, stir in champagne (gently) pour into champagne glasses.

Garnish with mint sprigs poked into small wedge of fruit and wedge onto the side of the glass.

And I have to include this one for the entertainment value......(where is the cantaloupe in this recipe?):

Cantaloupe Martini

• 1 oz. Vodka
• 2 oz. Marie Brizard Watermelon Liqueur
• 2 oz. Orange Juice
• Squeeze of fresh Lime Juice

Mix all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with Cherry.