Summer Drinks 2001


  Rum Rita

The Chef
JAMIE MULHOLLAND of Lotus

Servings
Serves one.

Ingredients
Note: One fluid ounce equals two tablespoons.

2 2-inch cubes watermelon
1/2 ounce simple syrup
2 ounces Bacardi Límon
1 ounce triple sec
1/2 ounce Rose's lime juice
1/2 ounce sour mix
Garnish: 1/2 lime

Simple syrup:
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water in a saucepan

Mixing Instructions
Fill a highball glass with ice. Add juice and rum, and top with chilled champagne. Garnish with a pineapple leaf.

Simple syrup:
Combine sugar and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil for a few seconds. Set aside to cool.