A refreshing fizzy cocktail that pairs sweet, nectary cantaloupe and lime.
Ingredients
½ medium cantaloupe, about 4 cups
4 ounces simple syrup, to taste (see note)
4 ounces fresh lime juice
8 ounces vodka
One 25.3 ounce (750ml) bottle sparkling mineral water, chilled
Crushed or cubed ice
Instructions
Remove seeds and rind from cantaloupe. Puree in a blender until smooth. Chill until ready to use.
In a pitcher or carafe, combine melon puree, simple syrup, lime juice, and vodka. Add the sparkling water a little at a time so it doesn't overflow. (You may not need all of the sparkling water depending on how sweet and concentrated you want the cocktails to be.) Serve over ice.
Notes
*To make simple syrup: combine 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Let cool completely before using. Store leftovers in a jar in the fridge. *Other varieties of melon and other fruit can be substituted for the cantaloupe. Use about 4 cups diced fruit. *To make this non-alcoholic, substitute still or sparkling water for the vodka.
Recipe by Cafe Johnsonia at https://cafejohnsonia.com/2016/09/cantaloupe-lime-fizzy-cocktail.html