Prep Time: 4 minutes minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cantaloupe cocktails, cantaloupe melon, classic vodka cocktails, fruity vodka cocktails, martini variations, vodka cocktails
Servings: 1
- 1.5 oz vodka
- 2 oz cantaloupe purée
- 0.5 oz lemon juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- 0.25 oz melon liqueur
- 2 mint leaves
- Cantaloupe balls and mint leaves for garnish
Add cantaloupe purée, vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup, melon liqueur, and mint leaves to a cocktail shaker.
Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously until well chilled.
Strain through a mesh strainer into a chilled martini glass.
Garnish with a mint sprig and cantaloupe balls.
Pro Tips
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Use very ripe cantaloupe for the purée, blend and strain if needed for a smooth texture.
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Avoid over-muddling the mint to keep the flavor fresh and clean.
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Chill your glass in advance to keep the drink icy and crisp.