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Virtual Dinner Party: Melon Mint Mojito.

August 13, 2013 12 Comments
Southern Summer Nights #virtualdinnerparty Melon Mint Mojito refreshments cocktail mocktail (c)nwafoodie

Disclaimer:  Microplane and Argenta Market are sponsoring giveaways for this event. I was not personally compensated.

Thank you for stopping by our Southern Summer Nights virtual dinner party!

I am so happy to virtually see you!

(Virtual right cheek air-kiss. Virtual left cheek air-kiss)

May I get you a refreshing virtual drink?

Here, let me pour you a virtual glass of a refreshing Melon Mint Mojitos.  Mmmm, oh my.  Delicious isn’t it? Perfect for these hot muggy summer nights with its lightly sweet crispiness and soft whisper of mint.

Oh, would you rather have the PG version without the alcohol?   I have that too… don’t worry… even though it has the same name, the darker color will not leave you second-guessing whether or not you grabbed the wrong virtual drink.

Have you made it over to the virtual appetizer table yet?

 

Debbie really outdid herself this time with six appetizers coming your way and a helpful guide on how to plan the right amount of appetizers.  Be careful and don’t load up too much and ruin your virtual appetite. Why? Because I want to make sure you have enough belly space to enjoy Beth’s virtual side dish tomorrow andChristie’s virtual side dish on Thursday.  Julie is serving the virtual main dish on Friday, complete with Gina’svirtual table decorations.  Saturday is the finishing touch when Anita ends our dinner party with the perfect virtual dessert.

Are you still thirsty?

May I top off your drink?

If you would prefer an actual drink instead of a virtual one, here are the recipes.

Melon Mint Mojito

2 tbsp agave nectar

10 fresh mint leaves, washed and dried

2 tablespoons lime juice

2 ounces white rum

3 ounces club soda

crushed ice

4-6 cantaloupe melon balls

Place mint leaves in a cocktail shaker and add lime juice and agave nectar.  Using a muddler, muddle the mint for approximately 30 seconds to release the mint essence.  By all means, if you love mint, add as much as you like.  I prefer a whisper of a hint of mint.  Add crushed ice to shaker and then rum and club soda.  Stir with long spoon and pour into tall glass.  Add melon balls to the glass by using the long spoon, placing them strategically to where they look good enough to eat.  As you drink down your Melon Mint Mojito, the melon balls will absorb some of the mint mojito and will be a delicious ending touch to eat.

Mock Melon Mint Mojito

10 fresh mint leaves, washed and dried

2 tablespoons lime juice

2 ounces pineapple juice

¼ tsp molasses

3 tbsp agave nectar

3 ounces club soda

crushed ice

4-6 cantaloupe melon balls

Place mint leaves in a cocktail shaker and add lime juice, agave nectar, pineapple juice, and molasses.  Mixing pineapple juice with molasses is a mock replicate of rum.  Using a muddler, muddle the mint for approximately 30 seconds to release the mint essence.  By all means, if you love mint, add as much as you like.  I prefer a whisper of a hint of mint.  Add crushed ice to shaker and club soda.  Stir with long spoon and pour into tall glass.  Add melon balls to the glass by using the long spoon, placing them strategically to where they look good enough to eat.  As you drink down your Mock Melon Mint Mojito, the melon balls will absorb the molasses and pineapple and will be a delicious ending touch to eat.  Be sure to tell your guests that the darker colored drinks are the Mocktails.  Better yet, add a little whimsy to your entertaining.

Speaking of entertaining…

The fine folks at Microplane and Argenta Market wanted to join our virtual dinner party and provide someone with a bountiful prize pack worth $160. Contest ends August 25th, so be sure to enter the contest in between bites.

Enter contest, here.

I hope you enjoyed our little pre-dinner refreshment this evening.Have a wonderful continuation of dinner with my friends. 

I knew it was just a matter of time before you all would meet.
Eat well, my friends. Eat well.
Lyndi

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  1. DiningWithDebbie says

    August 13, 2013 at 5:47 pm

    I always knew I liked you. Now I know I love you! You make me laugh!!!! Virtual hugs and kisses all around:)

    Reply
    • nwafoodie says

      August 13, 2013 at 7:05 pm

      Giggle. I cracked myself up on this one!

      Reply
  2. MJ Shellabarger says

    August 13, 2013 at 6:46 pm

    I have a ton of mint! Have to try this.

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    • nwafoodie says

      August 13, 2013 at 7:05 pm

      Perfect-o!

      Reply
  3. gina knuppenburg says

    August 13, 2013 at 8:30 pm

    Virtual hugs for you for a lovely refreshing drink recipe. It's on my must-make list.

    Reply
  4. nwafoodie says

    August 13, 2013 at 8:41 pm

    Why thank you, lovely Gina!

    Reply
  5. Talya Tate Boerner says

    August 13, 2013 at 11:09 pm

    I have everything on your list except club soda…maybe I'll try it with sparkling water instead? Sounds delish!

    Reply
    • nwafoodie says

      August 14, 2013 at 2:43 am

      Why not? I think you should do it! The club soda I used had no sugar, so sparkling water is basically the same!

      Reply
  6. DiningWithDebbie says

    August 15, 2013 at 1:52 am

    I'm ready to drop over and sit in that lawn chair by the lake and sip on one of these!! I'll bring the mint:)

    Reply
    • nwafoodie says

      August 15, 2013 at 2:15 am

      You know, Debbie, why don't you? I telecommute on Fridays and we could have a lovely lunch together. Give me the day and I'll make the time!

      Reply
  7. blueberryacresfarm.com says

    August 21, 2013 at 2:49 pm

    I have neither mint nor melon, but instead a whole closet full of booze just calling out for a great drink. Now I want one of these!!

    Reply
    • nwafoodie says

      August 21, 2013 at 2:56 pm

      Sounds like you are on your way… find a friend who grows mint. She'll probably have TONS to give away. 🙂

      Reply

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