Melon Caipirinha

• 1/2 lime, cut into quarters
• Two 2-inch cubes fresh honeydew or cantaloupe
• 3/4 ounce Simple Syrup, recipe follows
• 2 ounces cachaca
• 1 cup granulated sugar

1. Put the lime pieces, melon and simple syrup into a cocktail glass and muddle until the melon and limes are broken down.
2. Fill the glass with ice and add the Cachaca; stir with a cocktail spoon until very cold.
3. Pour the contents of the shaker into a rocks glass and serve immediately.
4. Bring the sugar and 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan.
5. When the sugar is completely dissolved, remove the saucepan from the heat and cool the syrup to room temperature.
6. Refrigerate, covered, for up to 1 month.
7. Yield: About 1 1/2 cups

lime, cantaloupe, simple syrup, cachaca, sugar

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/geoffrey-zakarian/melon-caipirinha.html (may not work)