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Watermelon Liqueur
Sherri Brooks Vinton
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Ingredients
4-5
lbs
watermelon -> 1 qt pureed watermelon
1
C
water
1
C
sugar
1
qt
vodka
1
lemon
juiced
Instructions
Make simple syrup
Bring water to boil
Add sugar
Stir to dissolve
Set aside to cool completely
Make Liqueur
Combine syrup, puree, lemon juice in a large bottle or jar
Cover and set aside for 5-7 days, stirring daily. After the 5th day, check for flavor
When done, strain through a fine-mesh strainer and discard the solids
Keeps for up to 1 year.
Notes
Serving suggestions:
Serve chilled over ice
Serve chilled with a splash of seltzer
Get creative with a martini shaker!
Adapted from Put 'em Up