Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 5-6 mint leaves
  • 2-3 oz white rum
  • 3 oz watermelon juice
  • 2 oz simple syrup
  • Juice from 1 lime
  • soda water
  • ice
  • 1-2 limes cut into wedges and mint leaves for garnishing

Instruction

  • In a blender puree watermelon pieces , then strain through a fine mesh sieve to extract as much liquid as you can. (We need about 3 oz watermelon juice for a single cocktail).
  • In a large glass combine mint, simple syrup and lime juice. With the back of a wooden spoon (or you can use a wooden rolling pin) muddle, but don't break mint leaves. Add ice. Pour in watermelon juice, rum and soda water. Stir to combine.
  • Serve mojitos garnished with mint springs, lime wedges and a slice of watermelon.