Today's post is a nice fruity, refreshing cocktail perfect for a relaxing afternoon in the backyard with friends. As always, please be responsible when drinking alcoholic beverages.
Watermelon
Mojitos
Ingredients
30
large fresh mint leaves
4
thick slices fresh watermelon, seeds and rind removed
10
ounces light rum, such as Bacardi
1/2
cup simple syrup (see recipe below)
1/3
cup freshly squeezed lime juice (3 limes)
Sprigs
of mint and spears of watermelon, for serving
Instructions
Use
a mortar and pestle to mash the mint leaves you can add a little
sugar to help break up the leaves and get the oils from the mint
extracted.
Remove
and discard the rind and seeds of the watermelon. Place the
watermelon, rum, simple syrup and lime juice in a blender and blend
until smooth. Stir to get the froth to go down.
Put
the mashed mint into a large pitcher and add in the watermelon
mixture. Stir to combine the mint with the juice.
Place
ice cubes in 6 glasses and pour the mojito mixture into the glasses.
Garnish with sprigs of fresh mint and spears of watermelon.
Simple Syrup: place 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer. Stir until all sugar is dissolved. Cool completely before using.
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