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Nutritional Guidelines (per serving) | |
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194 | Calories |
0g | Fat |
21g | Carbs |
1g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 1 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 194 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 0g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 0g | 0% |
Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
Sodium 4mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 21g | 8% |
Dietary Fiber 4g | 13% |
Protein 1g | |
Calcium 44mg | 3% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
Whiskey and melon liqueur combine in this simple melon-flavored cocktail for a delightful, light flavor. Refreshing enough to enjoy on hot summer days, yet interesting enough to drink year-round, the melon splash is a wonderful, easy mixed drink.
The complexity of bourbon pairs wonderfully with the sweet melon liqueur. The soda brings it all together, transforming it into a sparkling sipper you're sure to enjoy.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 ounces bourbon whiskey
- 1 ounce​ melon liqueur
- 2 ounces lemon-lime soda
- Garnish: lime wheel
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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In a double old-fashioned glass with ice, pour the bourbon and melon liqueur. Stir well.
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Top with lemon-lime soda.
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Garnish with a lime wheel. Serve and enjoy.
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Recipe Variations
- This is a very easy recipe to make by the pitcher for a small party. For instance, when filling a 60-ounce pitcher, pour 15 ounces bourbon, 8 ounces melon liqueur, and 20 ounces soda. That should leave plenty of room for ice and any adjustments to suit your taste.
- Switch to rye whiskey if you want to give the drink a punch of spice.
- Get fancy and serve this drink in a wine glass then top it with sparkling wine.
- Give the melon splash an old-fashioned twist by muddling a bitters-soaked sugar cube in the glass first. You could even add a piece of honeydew melon or cantaloupe.
- For a drier cocktail, switch to tonic water. Whiskey and tonic are surprisingly good companions and the melon is a nice accent.
- You can also give this cocktail a completely different profile by pouring another fruit liqueur. For instance, create a berry splash with either raspberry or strawberry liqueurs or an apple splash with an apple liqueur. Just make sure your liqueur matches the quality of the bourbon.
How Strong Is a Melon Splash?
With a solid foundation of an 80-proof whiskey, the melon splash has an alcohol content of 16 percent ABV (32 proof), which is similar to the average Long Island iced tea.
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