Description
A refreshing variation on a traditional Mojito. Juicy watermelon goes perfectly with the fresh mint in this summery drink!
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cup Watermelon, cubed
- 8 Mint Leaves
- 2 Tbsp Sugar
- 4 oz. Rum
- 1 1/2 cup Club Soda
- 4 Tbsp Lime Juice
- 4 slices Lime
- 2 slices Watermelon, for garnish
- 2 cups Ice
Instructions
- In two large glasses, divide ice. Divide mint leaves and place equally in glasses, along with 2 slices of lime and divvied up watermelon. With a large spoon or muddler, smash or muddle ice with mint leaves, lime slices and watermelon until the ice has torn the leaves and released their essence.
- Divide up sugar between the two glasses.
- Pour lime juice and rum over the muddled ice mixture. Pour club soda over the top and gently stir to ensure drinks are evenly mixed.
- Garnish with additional lime and watermelon slices. Drink.
Notes
Adapted from Dara Michalski’s Watermelon Mojito.