The very first time I heard about vodka-infused fruits, I thought I found the best thing since sliced bread. Getting tipsy off eating fresh fruit or taking a vodka shot that feels like it’ll burn my stomach? The choice was pretty simple. I’ve come to realize that even the most unimaginative people will unleash their creativity when they’re thinking of ways to spike fruit. Some of my friends tried carving out a hole in a watermelon and sticking a bottle of vodka in the opening. Others have taken the care to inject alcohol into grapes. Those experiments don’t always come out right, but I must give them brownie points for their creativity. (P.S. I swear my friends aren’t alcoholics.) Well, it’s almost that time of the year when we all find an excuse to eat and drink outdoors. I’ve got you covered. Instead of bringing another case of beer or bottle of wine to your next gathering, why not bring this adult treat that your friends will thank you for? The assembly is quite simple. All you need are some melons, a melon baller, vodka, juice, and a tiny bit of sugar. I wanted these melons to be naturally sweetened, so I used pear juice and coconut sugar. I chose pear juice because it is much more neutral in flavor compared to other types of juices and it won’t overpower the natural flavors of the melons. But feel free to mix in another one of your favorite juices if you like! Looking for more refreshing summer recipes?
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