“Melons are sweet and also savory. Sprinkle some salt on a piece of melon... Umami!

This cocktail is sweet, savory, salty and spicy; all the bases are covered. It is like a really great gazpacho, but there is rum in there too, which is great!”

— Elliot Manthey, Meteor Bar

DIFFICULTY: EASY
TIME: 5 MIN
GLASSWARE: Lowball

Recipe:

• 2 oz Ålander White or Gold Rum

• ½ oz Simple Syrup

• ¾ oz Fresh Lime Juice

• ½ cup Cantaloupe Cubes (About ½-1” Across)

• 1 Basil Leaf, Torn

• 1 Small Slice Jalapeño, No Seeds

• 1 Pinch Salt

INSTRUCTIONS:

In a shaker, muddle ½ cup cubed cantaloupe. Add 1 torn basil leaf and 1 small slice of jalapeño (no seeds). Add liquid ingredients and shake. Strain cocktail over ice and garnish with one additional basil leaf.

SIMPLE SYRUP:

In a saucepan combine:

• 1 cup granulated white sugar

• 1 cup water

Heat over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat, then cool. Use right away or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

Weekly Good Acre CSA cocktail recipes brought to you by Far North Spirits and the bartenders of Meteor: “Old Ass Bar, Good Ass Hot Dogs and Stuff.”