Cóctel de Vodka y Pepino con Melón

Ingredientes

• 1/2 cup ice cubes
• 1 1/2 oz vodka
• 1/3 cup honeydew melon diced
• 2 tbsp diced cucumber (peeled)
• 1 oz simple syrup or melon syrup
• 2 slices of cucumber (as garnish)
• Topped with club soda
• 1 cup melon (cubed)
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water

Preparación

1. 1

   --- Melon Syrup ---

2. 2

   First, prepare the melon syrup. You can go straight to the cocktail and use a simple syrup if desired.

3. 3

   Place the melon cubes in a blender or food processor and blend until you get a smooth purée.

4. 4

   Pass the purée through a fine mesh strainer to remove the thicker pulp.

5. 5

   In a small saucepan, combine the melon juice, sugar, and water. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is fully dissolved (it doesn’t need to boil hard—just a gentle simmer with a few bubbles).

6. 6

   Remove from heat and let it cool. Store in a clean jar or bottle in the fridge. It will keep for about 7 to 10 days.

7. 7

   --- Vodka Cucumber Cocktail ---

8. 8

   Cut a few pieces of ripe honeydew melon and cucumber, remove seeds and rind and large dice.

9. 9

   Add it to the bottom of the glass and muddle it using a cocktail muddler. Add ice cubes, melon syrup, and vodka.

10. 10

    Then, top with club soda and garnish with cucumber slices. Stir and enjoy.