Melon Medley (Nonp-Alcoholic)

It's melon season and this mocktail does it right! Blended with orange juice and lemon (and a touch of sugar for my taste), this is an easy non-alcoholic drink to make that will really impress your friends.

There are two cantaloupe cocktails in the New York Bartender's Guide of 1997, the other is alcoholic, which is really impressive for those dark ages. Try this one. Add vodka or white whiskey as I've done at times and you'll find it's great for sipping poolside.

• 4 oz. cantaloupe chunks
• 4 oz. orange juice
• 1/2 oz. lemon juice
• (optional tsp. sugar)
• (optional cantaloupe slice garnish)

 Combine all ingredients in a blender with ice. Blend until smooth and pour into a chilled Collins glass. Garnish at will.