Post Melon

Tom Parham | Cardiff, Wales

At Pennyroyal in Cardiff, Wales, Tom Parham swaps out the Dry Daiquiri’s signature Campari and passion fruit syrup for other herbal and sweet elements. “The idea was to create an unusual flavor pairing by matching the bitter aloe notes in Fernet with the watermelon, while the amaro’s saffron adds a warmth that lifts the rum,” says Alexander Taylor, the bar’s owner.

Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 ounces rum, preferably Chairman’s Reserve Gold Rum
  • 1 1/2 ounces rum, preferably Chairman’s Reserve Gold Rum
  • 1/2 ounce lime juice
  • 1/2 ounce lime juice
  • 1/4 ounce Fernet-Branca
  • 1/4 ounce Fernet-Branca
  • 1/4 ounce watermelon syrup, preferably Giffard
  • 1/4 ounce watermelon syrup, preferably Giffard

Directions
  1. Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
  2. Shake vigorously to chill and dilute.
  3. Strain into a frozen coupette glass and serve.