Watermelon liqueur for cocktails or as a standalone drink: how to make it at home

While the watermelon season is still in full swing, it's important to enjoy it. And in order to be able to experience this unique flavor in winter, you can make something interesting from watermelon, such as a liqueur.

Watermelon liqueur can be a great drink on its own, as well as a perfect complement to the taste of various cocktails that everyone will definitely enjoy. Food blogger Eduard Nasirov shared how to make watermelon liqueur on Instagram.

Ingredients

• Vodka - 1 liter
• Watermelon pulp - 1.5 kg
• Sugar - 800 grams
• Water - 400 ml
• Lemon zest - 1 pc
• Vanilla sugar - 1 tsp.

Method of preparation

1. Cut the watermelon into small pieces, put in a clean jar.

2. Add lemon zest and vanilla.

3. Close the lid and leave to stand in a dark place for 7-10 days. Shake the jar daily.

4. Blend watermelon and vodka in a blender and strain through several layers of cheesecloth.

5. Make a syrup from sugar and water and cool completely. Mix the watermelon vodka with the syrup, pour into bottles.

6. Serve chilled.