The Lawn Mower

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"Garnish: melon balls and mint leaves on a skewer"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 1 1 cup cantaloupe or 1 cup seedless watermelon
• 1 ounce premium vanilla vodka
• 1⁄2 ounce Cointreau liqueur
• 3⁄4 ounce fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon roughly chopped of fresh mint
• 1⁄2 cup cold Brut champagne

directions

1. Puree the melon in a blender (add 1 or 2 tablespoons water if necessary).
2. Press the melon mixture through a strainer into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
3. Add in the vodka, Cointreau, lime juice, and mint; shake vigorously to infuse.
4. Strain the mixture into the chilled glasses and top with Champagne; stir once.
5. Garnish with skewers and serve.