Apple and Melon Cocktail
Shake ∙ 3 min ∙ 19% ABV ∙
The Apple and Melon Cocktail shakes vodka with sour apple and green melon liqueurs and fresh lime, served up in a martini glass.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Shake all ingredients with ice: Vodka 60 mlSour apple liqueur 30 mlGreen melon liqueur 15 mlLime juice 15 ml
- Fine strain into the chilled glass
- Garnish with an apple wedge
Tips
- Shake hard with full-size cubes for 15 seconds; there's a lot of liqueur here, and without that water the drink tastes syrupy.
- Squeeze the lime just before shaking; at 15 ml it is the only acid against two sweet liqueurs.
FAQ
What is in an Apple and Melon Cocktail?
60 ml vodka, 30 ml sour apple liqueur, 15 ml green melon liqueur and 15 ml fresh lime juice. The two liqueurs carry the flavor, and the lime keeps the sweetness in check.
Is an Apple and Melon Cocktail shaken or stirred?
Shaken. With this much liqueur the drink needs a hard shake to chill and dilute; stirred, it would taste flat and syrupy.
What glass is an Apple and Melon Cocktail served in?
A martini glass, served up with an apple wedge on the rim.
Is the Apple and Melon Cocktail vegan?
Yes, this recipe is vegan, vegetarian, and lactose-free, made only from vodka, fruit liqueurs, and lime juice with no dairy or animal-derived ingredients.
