Kiss and Tell

Ingredients (Serves 1)

• 35ml Shetland Reel Original
• 15ml grappa
• 15ml rhubarb syrup*
• 15ml rose-hip liqueur
• 5 inch-cubes ripe melon (such as cantaloupe)
• 25ml freshly squeezed lemon juice Melon slice and a few drops of bitters to garnish

Method

Put the gin and grappa into a shaker along with the melon. Muddle the melon, then add the rhubarb syrup, rose-hip liqueur and the lemon juice. Add an ice cube to the shaker and "whip-shake" for 10-15 seconds. Half fill a tall glass with crushed ice, then double strain the drink into the glass. Top up with more crushed ice to create a small mound on top. Carefully drizzle with a few drops of bitters, add a thin slice of melon to garnish and serve.

*For the rhubarb syrup: Put equal parts rhubarb and sugar with half a part water in a saucepan. Bring to the boil and then remove from the heat. Allow to cool, infusing the rhubarb, before straining and bottling.