Drink This: Salida del Sol

The dog days of summer are here. Chase away the heat with a refreshing cocktail reminiscent of a chilled watermelon salad.

Matthew Serrano, bar chef at The Table Creekside, shows you how to make your own version of the Salida del Sol.

Ingredients:

2 oz. house-infused ginger rum

2 oz. fresh watermelon purée

4 lime wedges

12 organic mint leaves

¼ oz. simple syrup

Instructions:

Muddle lime wedges, mint leaves and simple syrup.

Add ginger rum and watermelon purée and shake in cocktail shaker filled with ice.

Strain into chilled martini glass and enjoy.