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Summer is a season synonymous with A drink for those
relaxation. Sitting poolside or relaxing
on a patio with a cold beverage is a great
way to escape the daily grind and make the
most of a warm evening, and the following
recipe for “Summer Cantaloupe” from Andrew
Schloss’ “Homemade Liqueurs and Infused
Spirits” (Storey Publishing) is tailor-made for
summer nights.

Summer Cantaloupe

Makes about 1 quart
Ingredients
• 1 fifth (31/4 cups) 80-100 proof vodka
• 4 cups cantaloupe chunks
• 1 cup Simple Syrup (see below)
• Finely grated zest of 2 lemons

Instructions
1. Muddle the vodka, cantaloupe and lemon

zest with a wooden spoon in a half-gallon
jar. Stir to moisten everything.
2. Seal the jar and put it in a cool, dark
cabinet until the liquid smells and tastes
strongly of melon, four to seven days.
3. Strain the mixture with a mesh strainer
into a clean quart jar. Do not push on the
solids to extract more liquid.
4. Stir in the Simple Syrup.
5. Seal and store in a cool, dark cabinet.
Use within one year.

Simple Syrup

Makes 3 cups
Ingredients
• 2 1/4 cups water
• 2 1/4 cups granulated cane sugar

Instructions
Mix the water and sugar in a small

saucepan until the sugar is all moistened.
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir to
make sure the sugar is completely dissolved,
then remove from the heat and let cool.
Refrigerate for up to three months.

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