1-1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup corn syrup
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons ginger, grated
2 tablespoons lime or lemon juice
2 quarts of melon balls (use a mixture of cantaloupe, honeydew & watermelon for a beautiful presentation)
Mint sprigs, for garnish if desired
Make ginger sauce: Combine sugar, corn syrup, water & ginger in a small saucepan and cook for 6 minutes. Cool, add juice.
Pour over melon balls and chill for at least an hour, up to 12 hrs.
Serve in martini glasses garnished with a mint sprig.
Makes 12 servings.
