Vodka Cucumber Cocktail with Melon

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Enjoy this cooling Vodka Cucumber Cocktail with Melon on any hot day. I love the refreshing vibe of this libation. Perfect for when company arrive also.

Prep Time14

Total Time14

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cocktails, cucumber, melon

Servings: serving

Calories: 270kcal

Author: Tara Noland

Equipment

Ingredients

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

Melon syrup

1 cup melon cubed
1 cup sugar
1 cup water

Instructions

Melon Syrup

First, prepare the melon syrup. You can go straight to the cocktail and use a simple syrup if desired.
Place the melon cubes in a blender or food processor and blend until you get a smooth purée.
Pass the purée through a fine mesh strainer to remove the thicker pulp.
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).
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.

Vodka Cucumber Cocktail

Cut a few pieces of ripe honeydew melon and cucumber, remove seeds and rind and large dice.
Add it to the bottom of the glass and muddle it using a cocktail muddler. Add ice cubes, melon syrup, and vodka.
Then, top with club soda and garnish with cucumber slices. Stir and enjoy.

Notes

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