Mr. Boston Official Bartender's Guide

Nothing says summer quite like melon. From cantaloupe to honeydew to watermelon, there is just something about biting into a sweet slice of the stuff that will melt you like the summer sun. So what better way to celebrate summer than with a Melon Stand? It's the perfect cocktail to sip on the back porch on a hot day. And if you like Melon Balls, but want to try something a little more sophisticated, this is a great place to start. Melon imparts its sweet juicy flavor, but Aperol helps cut the sugariness, and gin provides that herbaceous backdrop that no other spirit can. The Melon Stand is perfect as a pre-cookout apéritif and is a great way to add a little flavor to your Fourth of July party.

Makes 3 or 4 servings

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