Still Spirits nailed it—want a melon spritz so good, your mates won’t believe it’s homemade?

October 6, 2025

A sweet surprise in every spritz: mixing melon liqueur that actually tastes like the fruit

There's something about that first sip when you’ve nailed the right mix—where the melon isn’t just a hint, it hits. Crisp. Cool. Fancy enough for a summer BBQ but easy enough for a Thursday night on the porch. And when you make it yourself? That’s a different kind of winning entirely.

Why melon? Why now?

Musk melons, honeydew, cantaloupe—whatever comes to mind, they’ve got one thing in common: that juicy, unmistakable sweetness that screams Aussie summer. But most store-bought melon spirits? Artificial. Sticky. They taste more like sour lollies than fresh fruit. That’s why more people are turning to DIY liqueurs. You control the flavour. You control the sweetness. You control the bragging rights.

"It’s not about showing off. It’s about knowing what’s in your glass—and being proud of it." – Candeece, Strath H Hardware Homebrew

Whether you’re new to spirits or have a shed full of stills, crafting your own melon liqueur spritz is dead simple. And the result? Refreshing, smooth, and seriously moreish.

How to make melon liqueur spritz that hits the spot

Step 1: Start with the essence that actually delivers

Still Spirits Melon Liqueur Essence is your go-to base. Forget synthetic aftertastes—this gives you real melon flavour with a finish that’s smooth, clean, and ideal for light cocktails. You just mix it with a neutral spirit (like vodka) and you're good to go.

Comes in a 50ml bottle, perfect for small-batch flair
Pairs beautifully with Still Spirits Top Shelf Schnapps Base
Best served cold and carbonated

You’ll find it stocked right here at our Homebrew section—with the right advice if you want to fine-tune.

Step 2: Mix up your homemade batch

Here’s all you need to whip up your very own melon delight:

1 bottle Still Spirits Melon Liqueur Essence
750ml neutral vodka or filtered neutral spirit (40%)
1 packet Top Shelf Schnapps Base or similar sugar base

Stir until the sugar base dissolves fully, then bottle and chill. That’s it. You’ve just made your own melon liqueur.

Step 3: Build the perfect spritz

The liqueur itself is already good—but when you pair it with bubbles, fresh citrus, and a little ice? Game-changer.

Melon Spritz Recipe (single serve)

45ml homemade melon liqueur
60ml soda water or sparkling mineral water
2–3 cubes ice
Squeeze of lime juice (trust us—it lifts it)

Add everything to a glass. Give it a lazy stir. Garnish with a fresh melon wedge or thin cucumber ribbon. Sip. Smile. Repeat as needed.

The swap that changes everything

A lot of folks spend hours scouring funny little bottle shops hoping they’ll find a spirit that actually tastes like real fruit. Here's your shortcut: stop searching, start mixing. Switching to homemade liqueurs doesn’t just give you better flavour control. It saves time, cuts waste, and builds confidence batch by batch.

Real flavour, done your way

It’s not about fancy gear or secret techniques. It’s about doing it yourself, with the right ingredients and a bit of guidance. And when you crack open a spritzer made from your own small-batch melon blend—there’s a quiet kind of pride in that. No label needed. Just flavour that speaks for itself.

What else can you do with melon liqueur?

Plenty. Here are a few more seasonal ideas:

Melon Mule: Mix with ginger beer, lime, and fresh mint
Dessert drizzle: Pour a splash over vanilla ice cream
Summer punch: Combine with soda, lemonade, and fruit chunks for a batch cocktail

It also makes a killer host gift. Put it in a clean bottle with a handmade tag. Watch faces light up when you casually drop the line, “Yeah, I made it.”

Pour confidence, not just drinks

Crafting your own melon spritz isn’t just about taste—it’s personal. It’s yours. You picked the gear, measured the base, built the drink from the ground up. That confidence doesn’t leave when the glass is empty—it rolls into the next batch, the next pour, the next proud nod from a mate who asks, “You seriously made this?”

Now you know how it’s done—who’s thirsty?

Catch you in-store or around the next brew,

Candeece