Sandía

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The Modern * New York CityThe bar team at The Modern invented the Sandía ("watermelon" in Spanish) with summer in mind. Most of the restaurant's cocktails pair well with food; this one complements fish, especially salmon.Plus: Ultimate Cocktail Guide

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Updated on June 17, 2021
Sandía, The Modern, New York City
Photo: © Tina Rupp
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Ingredients

  • 2 ounces melon rum

  • 1 dill sprig

  • 2 lemon wedges, halved crosswise

  • Three 1-inch cantaloupe cubes

  • 1 cup ice

  • 1 ounce chilled tonic water

Directions

  1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle the rum with the dill sprig, lemon wedges and cantaloupe cubes. Add the ice, shake well and pour into a rocks glass. Stir in the tonic water.

Originally appeared: September 2007

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