Ingredients
Method
Prepare the Ingredients:
- Chop ½ cup of watermelon into small cubes.
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle 6 mint leaves to release their flavor. Add the watermelon cubes and muddle again until they turn into juice.
Mix the Cocktail:
- Add 2 oz white rum, 1 oz lime juice, and 1 oz simple syrup (or maple syrup) to the shaker. Fill the shaker with ice and shake until cold.
Serve:
- Add ice to a glass. Strain the liquid from the shaker into the glass.
- Top off the glass with 2 oz soda water. Garnish with additional mint leaves and watermelon wedges.
Pitcher Variation (8 servings):
- Muddle 4 cups of watermelon into a juice (or use 2 cups of watermelon juice). Add to this Mojito Pitcher recipe, and garnish with additional watermelon slices.
Notes
- Fresh Ingredients: Use fresh, ripe watermelon and mint leaves for the best flavor.
- Simple Syrup: To make simple syrup, combine equal parts sugar and water, and heat until the sugar is dissolved. Cool before using.
- Chilled Glass: For an extra refreshing drink, chill your glass in the freezer before serving.
