Watermelon Mojitos
Its pool party season so let's make a pitcher
of these fresh and flavorful Watermelon Mojitos. Watermelon, lime, mint, and rum combine in this delicious cocktail! Make sure you plan a little bit in advance because you’ll need to allow your watermelon puree and simple syrup to cool. Prepare them a couple of hours in advance and have everything ready and waiting in your fridge.
of these fresh and flavorful Watermelon Mojitos. Watermelon, lime, mint, and rum combine in this delicious cocktail! Make sure you plan a little bit in advance because you’ll need to allow your watermelon puree and simple syrup to cool. Prepare them a couple of hours in advance and have everything ready and waiting in your fridge.
Servings:
6
yield(s)
Prep Time:
10
mins
Ingredients
- 30 large fresh mint leaves (coarsely torn by hand)
- 4 thick slice of fresh watermelon
- 12 oz light rum
- 1/2 cup simple syrup
- 2 limes (juiced)
Instructions
- Use a mortar and pestle to mash the mint leaves.
- Remove and discard the rind and seeds on watermelon. Place the watermelons into a food processor and puree.
- put the mashed mint into a large pitcher with two cups of pureed watermelon, the rum, simple syrup, and lime juice and stir to combine.
- Pour the mixture into a pitcher for serving.
- place ice cubes in the glasses and pour the mojito mixture into the glasses. garnish with springs of fresh mint and spears of watermelon. Enjoy!