Honeydew and Cantaloupe in Vanilla Lime Syrup

Directions

1. 1
   In a small saucepan simmer syrup ingredients, stirring, until sugar is dissolved, about 1 minute.
2. 2
   Remove pan from heat, add split vanilla bean, and cool syrup completely.
3. 3
   Discard zest and vanilla bean. Syrup may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.
4. 4
   Just before serving, in a medium bowl combine melon balls with syrup and divide mixture among 6 martini glasses. Top each serving with a generous dollop of cream and garnish with grated zest.