Minty Fresh Watermelon Mojito
Watermelon gets boozy in this summer patio drink featuring light rum, fresh mint and lime juice.
Servings: 2
Cost: $8
Equipment
- Pint glass
- Muddler
Ingredients
- 3 large about 1-inch cubes watermelon
- 1 lime quartered into wedges
- 1 teaspoon sugar or simple syrup or agave - optional
- 6 to 8 mint leaves plus a sprig for garnish
- 2 ounces white rum
- Club soda or sparkling water
Instructions
- Place watermelon, 2 lime wedges, sugar (if using) and mint leaves in the bottom of a pint-sized glass.
- Muddle 20-30 seconds, until liquid forms, the mint leaves are slightly bruised and the sugar is mostly dissolved. Let sit for a minute or two.
- Add the rum and desired amount of ice to the glass.
- Squeeze 1 lime wedge worth of juice into the glass; top off with club soda or sparkling water.
- Garnish with the remaining lime wedge and mint sprig.
Notes
The high water content and natural sweetness make it a perfect addition to cool-down cocktails. It's great juiced or blended and mixed with vodka or gin, on its own or with cucumber, strawberries, pineapple, mango or other melons. Top off the glass with some sparkling water and you've got a great summery sipper.