Licor de melón casero: una delicia afrutada para tus cócteles

Ingredientes

• 2 cups (300g) ripe cantaloupe or honeydew melon, peeled, deseeded, and cubed
• 2 cups (480ml) vodka
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• 1 cup (240ml) water

Preparación

1. 1

   Peel, deseed, and cube the melons.

2. 2

   In a blender, combine the melon cubes and vodka. Blend until smooth.

3. 3

   Pour the melon-vodka mixture into a large glass jar; seal tightly and let it infuse in a cool, dark place for 24 hours.

4. 4

   After 24 hours, strain the mixture using a fine strainer or cheesecloth into a clean bowl, discarding the solid residue.

5. 5

   In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Allow to cool.

6. 6

   Stir the cooled simple syrup into the strained melon spirit.

7. 7

   Using a funnel, pour the finished liqueur into a clean bottle for storage.

8. 8

   Refrigerate and enjoy!