WATERMELON MOJITOS

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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

6 cups cubed seedless watermelon
50 fresh mint leaves
5 limes, juiced
1 cup white rum
⅔ cup simple syrup
2 cups ice cubes, or as needed
1 cup club soda, or as needed

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

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