Halekulani Melon Daiquiri

Lewers Lounge • HonoluluThis drink is based on a fancy nonalcoholic drink famed mixologist Dale DeGroff concocted at New York City's Rainbow Room. DeGroff uses orange bitters and amber rum to add spice and depth.Plus: Ultimate Cocktail Guide

Halekulani Melon Daiquir, iLewers Lounge, Honolulu
Photo: © Tina Rupp
Yield:
1 drink

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 ounces amber rum

  • 1/4 cantaloupe—peeled, seeded and cut into cubes, plus 1 cantaloupe wedge

  • 1 ounce Simple Syrup

  • 1 ounce fresh lime juice

  • Dash of Orange Bitters

  • 6 ounces crushed ice

  • 1 mint sprig

Directions

  1. In a blender, puree all of the ingredients except the cantaloupe wedge and mint sprig. Pour into a snifter and garnish with the cantaloupe wedge and mint sprig.

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