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Melones con Ají

RECIPE: Greg Hoitsma for Andina, Portland, Oregon

Photo: Susan Hwang

July 13, 2015

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An elevated agua fresca.

Fresh citrus, cucumber, and melon playing off the savory notes of paprika and cayenne in this summery gin cocktail.

Ingredients

1 1/2 oz. gin (Hoitsma uses Hendricks)
2 oz. fresh cantaloupe purée
1 oz. fresh lime juice
1 1/2 Tbsp. baker’s sugar
1 oz. cucumber water

Tools:shaker, strainer
Glass:Old Fashioned
Garnish:lime zest, paprika, and cayenne

Preparation

Combine first 4 ingredients in a shaker and shake to chill. Float the cucumber water on top and dust with lime zest and a mix of paprika and cayenne pepper.

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