Watermelon Mojito

Tired of the same ol’ same ol’? Adding watermelon to your mojito will add a bit of adventure, taste, and refreshment. It also is just really pretty!

Yield: 2 drinks

Ingredients

• 30 mint leaves
• 1 large lime; the juice and some pulp is needed
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 cups ice
• 4 fluid ounces white rum
• 1/2 cup liquefied fresh watermelon
• 1/2 cup club soda
• Diced watermelon (optional)
• Mint leaves and small slices of watermelon

Instructions

1. Place mint leaves, the lime juice and pulp, and the sugar in a medium pitcher. Use a muddler to crush the mint and blend the juice and sugar.
2. Add the ice, rum, watermelon juice and club soda.
3. Stir, taste, and add more sugar or lime to taste.
4. Add a few diced watermelon if desired and garnish each glass with mint and a thin slice of watermelon.

Nutrition

Per serving: Calories 200 Sodium 15mg Carbohydrates 21g Fiber 1g Sugar 17g Protein 1g

Attribution

Recipe and photo used with permission from: National Watermelon Promotion Board