Melon Caipirinha
- Level: Easy
- Total: 5 min
- Active: 5 min
- Yield: 1 drink
Ingredients
1/2 lime, cut into quarters
Two 2-inch cubes fresh honeydew or cantaloupe
3/4 ounce Simple Syrup, recipe follows
2 ounces cachaca
Simple Syrup:
1 cup granulated sugar
Directions
- Put the lime pieces, melon and simple syrup into a cocktail glass and muddle until the melon and limes are broken down. Fill the glass with ice and add the Cachaca; stir with a cocktail spoon until very cold.
- Pour the contents of the shaker into a rocks glass and serve immediately.
Simple Syrup:
- Bring the sugar and 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan. When the sugar is completely dissolved, remove the saucepan from the heat and cool the syrup to room temperature. Refrigerate, covered, for up to 1 month.
