Watermelon and Cantaloupe Salad with Mint Vinaigrette

1 bunch fresh mint, chopped

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

1/4 cup simple syrup, recipe follows

1/8 teaspoon amaretto (I just use almond extract)

2 cups watermelon balls, from about half a watermelon

2 cups cantaloupe balls, from about 1 cantaloupe

1.  In a blender, combine mint, lemon juice, simple syrup, and amaretto.  Blend until smooth.

2.  In a large bowl, combine the watermelon and the cantaloupe.  Add the vinaigrette and toss.   Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.

Simple Syrup

1/2 cup water

1/2 cup sugar

In a saucepan, combine water and sugar over medium heat.  Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, until the sugar has dissolved.  Take pan off heat and cool the syrup.