Minty Melon Cups

Minty Melon Cups

Ingredients:
1 small cantaloupe (about 1 pound or 500 g)
1 small honeydew melon (about 1 pound or 500 g)
1 pint ripe strawberries, hulled and sliced (1 1/2 cups)
1 large pear, cut into 1/2-in (1 cm) pieces
1/2 small cucumber, diced (1/2 cup)
2 star fruits, sliced 1/4 in (0.5 cm) thick
6 tablespoons orange liqueur or brandy
2 tablespoons shredded fresh mint
Fresh mint sprigs

Directions:
1. Cut both melons in half crosswise and scoop out seeds from center. Using melon baller or small spoon, scoop out balls of melon into large bowl. With a tablespoon, scoop out any remaining melon into the bowl, leaving smooth shells.
2. Add strawberries, pear, and cucumber to bowl. Set aside 4 star-fruit slices for decoration. Dice remaining slices and add to bowl.
3. Drizzle the liqueur over the fruit, sprinkle with mint, and toss gently to mix well. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
4. Pile fruit mixture into shells and decorate with reserved star fruit and mint sprigs.