Try making this melon-infused vodka for cocktails or other recipes that call for melon-flavored vodka. It is easy to make, and the flavor will develop in about a week.
Easy to Make Melon-Infused Vodka
Many cocktails call for flavor-infused alcohol. Rather than purchasing flavored liquor for one recipe, make your own. This recipe for watermelon-flavored vodka is quick and easy to prepare, taking just five minutes. You can buy one bottle of plain vodka, use a portion to make a small batch of watermelon vodka, and then use the other half for other purposes. (Click here to go to the Melon Mule recipe that uses this vodka.)
Two Ingredients for Melon-Infused Vodka
This recipe requires just two ingredients to create delicious watermelon-flavored vodka: watermelon and plain vodka. To achieve the best results, it’s essential to always use a good-quality vodka. However, this recipe will not use an entire bottle, so plenty will be left for other purposes. In addition, you can use other melons, such as cantaloupe or honeydew, to make melon-flavored vodka.
Use a Mason Jar for Melon-Infused Vodka
Making watermelon-flavored vodka is an easy task that’s perfect for summer gatherings. To begin, select a ripe, sweet watermelon and cut it into small cubes. Next, place the cubes in a clean, airtight jar, such as a Mason jar or another canning jar. Keep in mind that the jar size depends on how much vodka you want to infuse. For larger gatherings, use big glass jars if you need a substantial amount of flavored vodka. Conversely, if you only require a small amount, a pint or smaller jar will suffice.
After preparing the jar, pour a good-quality vodka over the watermelon, filling it to the threads on the lid. Although the melon will float, it’s perfectly fine because the lid will hold it submerged in the vodka.
Wait Seven Days
First, add the lid to the jar and seal it tightly. Then, place it in the refrigerator. Every couple of days, give it a gentle shake to mix the flavors. After seven days in the fridge, remove the melon. Next, strain it through cheesecloth, a coffee filter, or a fine-mesh sieve to remove any remaining melon bits. Finally, enjoy!
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Melon-Infused Vodka
Equipment
- (1) 16-ounce pint glass jar (or another glass jar with a tight-fitting lid)
Ingredients
- 1 cup Grey Goose Vodka (or other good quality vodka)
- 2 cups watermelon, cubed
Instructions
- Cut the watermelon into cubes and fit them into the glass jar.
- Pour the vodka into the jar until it reaches the rim. It should cover all the watermelon. Put the lid on the glass jar.
- Place the jar into the refrigerator and leave for 7 days.
- On day 7, remove the watermelon from the jar. Then, pour the vodka through a fine-mesh strainer to remove any melon bits. Store the vodka in the refrigerator in the same glass jar.