Sweet melons are a classic summer treat, and a classic summer cocktail ingredient. This recipe adds another flavor layer — umami — with a bit of salt and heat.

— Robb Jones

DIFFICULTY: EASY
TIME: 10 MIN
GLASSWARE: LOWBALL

RECIPE:

• 2 oz Far North Spirits Ålander Rum

• 1 oz Cantaloupe Juice
  (or a 1 ½” Cube of Cantaloupe)

• 2 Slices of Jalapeño

• ¾ oz Fresh Lime Juice

• ¾ oz Simple Syrup *

• Pinch of Salt

INSTRUCTIONS:

Lightly muddle cantaloupe cube (if using). Combine all ingredients in a shaker tin with ice. Shake hard; strain into a Lowball glass filled with fresh ice. Garnish with a third jalapeño slice.

SIMPLE SYRUP:

• 1 cup 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 Drinks.”