Melon Sparklers
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INGREDIENTS 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves 1 ripe Galla or honeydew melon, peeled, seeded and cubed, about 3 cups 1 cup fresh orange juice 2 tablespoons lime juice 3/4 cup crushed ice Chilled Sparkling Wine* Fresh mint sprigs, optional Lime slices, optional Place sugar in a food processor or blender; cover and process or blend about 2 minutes or until somewhat powdery. Add mint leaves; process or blend until finely chopped. Add melon, orange and lime juices; process or blend until smooth. Add ice; process until blend until frothy. Pour into glasses until 3/4 full. Add chilled wine, filling glasses to the top. Garnish with mint and lime, if desired. Makes 6 (10-ounce) servings *NOTE - For a non-alcoholic version, substitute lemon-lime carbonated beverage for the Sparkling Wine.