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    A variation on the classic Greyhound that uses vodka and grapefruit juice. COOK’S TIPS • This drink easily lends itself to multiplication. To serve 5, you’ll need the juice of 3 fresh grapefruit (about 375ml), 600ml liquidised melon, 75ml castor sugar and 300ml melon vodka. Combine as with the recipe above and serve from a jug. • If you can’t find melon vodka, try lemon vodka. • If melons are out of season use melon juice.

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