50+ Friends Club Cookbook -- Beverages -- Tropical Dewlight

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Tropical Dewlight

From the Kitchen of: Sylvia Andrew
Source: Woman's World

1/2	cup	lime juice
1/4	cup	sugar
1	tbsp.	grated lime zest
1 1/2	lbs.	honeydew melon, cut into chunks
1		mango, peeled, cut into chunks
1/2	cup	sparkling apple cider
		green food coloring
3	oz	vodka, optional
		crushed ice
		melon balls and mango and lime wedges, optional

In pot over high heat combine juice, sugar and zest; bring to a boil. Cook until syrupy, 3-4 minutes. Strain; cool completely.
In blender mix juice mixture with honeydew, mango and cider; process until smooth. Tint darker green with food coloring.
For spirited version, stir in vodka.
Pour over crushed ice; garnish with melon, mango and lime, if desired.

Makes 6 servings.