WATERMELON MOJITOS
Is there anything more summery than a fresh, juicy watermelon? This mojito is perfect for summertime parties, BBQs, birthdays, and girls' nights. It's refreshing, delicious, and super easy to make on a hot day...not to mention it looks beautiful in your glass! So why not kick back, relax, and enjoy a tall glass of this mouthwatering cocktail and watch as your stresses just melt away. Garnish glasses with lime slices, mint, and watermelon slices if desired.
Provided by Sarah Lees
Categories Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Rum Drinks Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place cubed watermelon in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into a bowl through a mesh strainer to remove pulp. Measure out 2 cups of strained watermelon juice and set aside.
- Place mint leaves in the bottom of a pitcher. Pour in 1/2 the watermelon juice; muddle mint leaves with a muddler or the bottom of a wooden spoon.
- Pour remaining watermelon juice, lime juice, rum, and simple syrup into the pitcher. Fill with ice and top with club soda. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.8 calories, Carbohydrate 33.9 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 5.3 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
MOJITO FRUIT SALAD
Unique! Refreshing, minty salad with a sensational flavor! Big hit!
Provided by Harht4God
Categories Salad Fruit Salad Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix the watermelon, grapes, cantaloupe, strawberries, and kiwi in a bowl with a tight-fitting lid; top with the blueberries.
- Stir the mint, sugar, and lime juice together in a bowl, crushing the mint with the back of a spoon while mixing to extract flavors; pour over the fruit mixture. Seal the bowl with lid and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
- Just before serving, gently flip the sealed bowl several times to coat the fruit with the dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.3 calories, Carbohydrate 20.7 g, Fat 0.6 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 6.6 mg, Sugar 15.8 g
MOJITO-STYLE MELON SALAD
Make and share this Mojito-Style Melon Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Redsie
Categories Melons
Time 5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine honeydew, cantaloupe, 2 tablespoons of sugar, lime zest and juice, and slivered mint. Refrigerate 15 minutes, tossing occasionally, until sugar dissolves and mixture is well chilled.
- When ready to serve, spread remaining tablespoon of sugar onto a flat plate. Pour a little water into a shallow bowl and dip rim of each of 4 wine or martini glasses into water; press wet rims into sugar to coat edge of each glass. Spoon 1 cup of fruit mixture into each glass; garnish with mint sprigs. Yields 1 cup per serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 98, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 29.1, Carbohydrate 24.8, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 23, Protein 1.2
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