WATERMELON MOJITOS

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Watermelon Mojitos image

Provided by Ina Garten

Time 10m

Yield 6 drinks

Number Of Ingredients 6

30 large fresh mint leaves, coarsely torn by hand
3 to 4 thick slices fresh watermelon
12 ounces light rum, such as Bacardi
1/2 cup simple syrup
6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (3 limes)
Sprigs of mint and spears of watermelon, for serving

Steps:

  • Use a mortar and pestle to mash the mint leaves. Remove and discard the rind and seeds of the watermelon. Put the fruit into a food processor fitted with the steel blade and puree. Put the mashed mint into a large pitcher with 2 cups of pureed watermelon, the rum, simple syrup, and lime juice and stir to combine. Pour the mixture into a pitcher for serving.
  • Place ice cubes in 6 glasses and pour the mojito mixture into the glasses. Garnish with sprigs of fresh mint and spears of watermelon. Serve ice cold.

There are no comments yet!

Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »

    #time-to-make     #course     #main-ingredient     #preparation     #occasion     #low-protein     #healthy     #beverages     #fruit     #easy     #dinner-party     #low-fat     #cocktails     #dietary     #low-sodium     #low-cholesterol     #low-saturated-fat     #low-calorie     #healthy-2     #low-in-something     #melons     #brunch     #3-steps-or-less     #4-hours-or-less