The James Bond Melon Ball

• 1 large watermelon
• 7 ounces vodka
• 2 ounces Grand Marnier
• 2 ounces freshly squeezed lime juice
• Splash of Champagne or sparkling wine

1. Cut watermelon in two.
2. Carve out the entire watermelon, and chop contents into small pieces.
3. Fill one half of watermelon shell with the cubed watermelon pieces and ice.
4. Pour in the vodka, Grand Marnier and lime juice.
5. Stir the contents gently.
6. Top off the drink with a splash of Champagne, and place four straws in melon.
7. (You may also mix ingredients in a pitcher and serve in glasses.)

watermelon, vodka, grand marnier, freshly squeezed lime juice, sparkling wine

Taken from cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/10925 (may not work)