Melon liqueur

Ingredients

• 2 cups diced melon
• 1 cup vodka
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup water

Step-by-step preparation

1. In a blender, purée the melon until smooth.
2. In a small saucepan, mix the water and sugar and heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
3. Add the melon purée to the syrup and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
4. Remove from the heat and let cool.
5. Add the vodka to the melon syrup.
6. Pour the mixture into a glass bottle and keep it in the fridge.
7. Serve the melon liqueur chilled, on its own or mixed with orange or lemon juice.