Minted Melon Cocktail

• 1 cup sugar
• 2 cups water
• 4 mint leaves
• 14 cup lemon juice
• 2 cups cantaloupes, balls
• 2 cups watermelon balls
• 2 cups honeydew balls
• mint sprig

1. In a saucepan, mix together the sugar, water, and mint leaves; stir to combine.
2. Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat; stir occasionally.
3. Boil for 2 minutes.
4. Discard mint leaves.
5. Add in the lemon juice; stir to combine; chill mixture thoroughly.
6. Mix together the melon balls in a serving dish.
7. Pour syrup mixture over the fruit; toss to coat.
8. Garnish with min leaves.

sugar, water, mint, lemon juice, cantaloupes, watermelon balls, honeydew balls, mint sprig

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/minted-melon-cocktail-116614 (may not work)