Cook 1 cups of water and 1/2 cup of sugar for about 7 minutes. Set aside to chill.

Remove rind and seeds from melon, cut into cubes and puree in a blender or food processor. One medium size ripe melon will give approximately two cups of puree.

Combine 2 cups melon puree (cantaloupe or honeydew), citrus juice, vodka and cold sugar and chill. Pour mixture into an ice cream machine and follow manufacturer's directions.

Makes 4 to 6 servings.