Ingredients

• 1/4 honeydew melon, peeled, seeded and chopped (about 2 cups)
• 1/2 seedless cucumber, chopped, plus spears for garnish
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup vodka
• 1/4 cup green melon liqueur (such as Midori)

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Instructions

1. Combine the melon, cucumber, sugar, lemon juice and 1 cup water in a blender and puree until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher, using a ladle to push the mixture through.
2. Add the vodka and liqueur to the pitcher and stir to combine. Refrigerate until cold, at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours. Divide among ice-filled glasses; garnish with cucumber spears.
3. Photograph by Ryan Liebe