The Scarecrow

Name: The Scarecrow
Yield: Makes 1

Ingredients:

• 5 one-inch cubes Crenshaw or cantaloupe melon
• 3/4 oz. chamomile tea, cooled
• 1/2 oz. rich simple syrup (see below)
• 1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice
• Ice cubes

Preparation:

• Fill shaker with ice and melon.
• Muddle through the ice, breaking up melon into little bits.
• Add tea, simple syrup and lemon juice. Shake vigorously.
• Double-strain into a glass over fresh ice. Garnish.
• For rich simple syrup, heat one cup water with two cups sugar until dissolved.
• Cool and pour into a clean container. Keeps refrigerated for at least four weeks.

Garnish:

• chamomile flowers (dried or fresh) or small melon ball

Glass Guide:

• Rocks Glass

from: imbibemagazine.com