How to prepare homemade watermelon liqueur: the perfect drink for summer

Juicy watermelon is an ideal ingredient for making homemade liqueur. The drink will be refreshing, with a pleasant sweet note. It's just what you need for the summer.

The idea of making homemade watermelon liqueur was published on the Instagram page of food blogger Eduard Nasirov (my happyfood). Choose high-quality vodka for the base as it has a great impact on the taste.

Ingredients:

• quality vodka - 1 liter.
• watermelon core - 1.5 kg.
• sugar - 800 g
• water - 400 ml.
• lemon - 1 piece (zest)
• vanilla sugar - 1 tsp.

Method of preparation:

1. Cut the watermelon into small pieces.

2. Put into a clean jar.

3. Add the lemon zest and vanilla.

5. Pour in vodka.

6. Close with a lid and leave for 7-10 days in a dark place, shaking the jar every day.

7. Beat in a blender and strain through several layers of cheesecloth.

8. Make sugar and water syrup (until the sugar is dissolved) and cool.

9. Mix watermelon vodka with syrup and pour into bottles.

10. Serve cold or use as an ingredient in cocktails.