How To Make A Watermelon Mojito

I couldn’t think of another cocktail that screamed “I’m ready for summer” more so than this one. It’s so light and refreshing - and super easy to make. Be sure to click to see a video for how I made, and scroll down to the bottom of this post for the recipe. Cheers!

WATERMELON MOJITO RECIPE

• 30 large fresh mint leaves, coarsely torn by hand

• 3 to 4 thick slices fresh watermelon

• 12 ounces light rum, such as Bacardi

• 1/2 cup simple syrup

• 6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (3 limes)

• Sprigs of mint and spears of watermelon, for serving

Use a mortar and pestle to mash the mint leaves. Remove and discard the rind and seeds of the watermelon. Put the fruit into a food processor fitted with the steel blade and purée. Put the mashed mint into a large pitcher with 2 cups of puréed watermelon, the rum, simple syrup, and lime juice and stir to combine. Pour the mixture into a pitcher for serving.

Place ice cubes in 6 glasses and pour the mojito mixture into the glasses. Garnish with sprigs of fresh mint and spears of watermelon. Serve ice cold. Enjoy!