Ingredients

• 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

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Instructions

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