The ???, aka the CantaConundrum (aka the unnamed summer cocktail of me)

By Paige Orloff • August 30, 2009 • 0 Comments

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Author Notes: I concocted this for a special visit from one of my BFFs, who lives nearly three thousand miles away and with whom, these days, I share way too few summer cocktails. She's a confident and creative mixologist, so I wanted to impress her. For the full story of this drink's creation (and a chance to name it and win something for your trouble), visit http://thesisterproject.com/orloff/the-official-cocktail-of-me.
- Paige Orloff

Serves 8

2 cantaloupes, cut into 1 inch chunks
4 limes, juiced; juice reserved
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, plus 8 springs for garnish
4 ounces dark rum
2 ounces white rum
1 ounce elderflower liqueur (St. Germain brand)

Place the frozen cantaloupe, mint leaves and lime juice in blender, and blend on high until smooth.
Add the alcohol and blend again to just combine.
Pour into a chilled martini glass, and if desired, garnish with more mint.