Wet Hot OC Summer: Isa's 'Cameroon Cooler'

Tired of toting along the same old chips and beer to your summer picnics and rooftop parties? Fear not! "Wet Hot OC Summer" is upping the ante with simple cocktail how-tos. This week, we met with Isa in Williamsburg.

On the south side of Williamsburg you'll find Isa in all its glory. While the menu changes constantly, the Brooklyn-meets-country-kitchen feel and inventive cocktails remain tried and true. I met with Ginger, the brains (and brawn) behind the OC-exclusive cocktail, the Cameroon Cooler. Made with simply watermelon and Campari, this beach-ready cocktail is a classy upgrade on your average vodka watermelon.

Cocktail name: Cameroon Cooler 

Ingredients:
2 oz. Campari
3 oz. watermelon juice 
Fresh sugar cane (optional)
Method: See image captions

Potency (on a scale of 1-10): 6 
Words to describe the flavor: Something bitter, something sweet
Inspired by: Polar pairings
Best drunk where: On the beach or on a boat
Best paired with what food: None, it's the cocktail you drink all day.
Take it next level with: A splash of gin

ISA
348 Wythe Avenue
Brooklyn, 11211
MAP

Step 1: Pour 3 ounces of watermelon juice into a mixing pitcher or large container.
 
Step 2: Pour 2 ounces of Campari to same container.

Step 3: Add ice to container.

Step 4: Shake it, Ginger!

Step 5: Pour a generous amount of  ice cubes into desired vessel.

Step 6: Pour over mixture over ice.

Step 7: Garnish with fresh sugar cane.



Summertime perfection!