Watermelon Mojito
Mark Burnias
“Summer drinks suit our hot climate. You want something refreshing, and that’s why I went with a mojito when I created this drink. This drink has a sweet side, almost like a sweet tea, yet it has a different taste. The watermelon was a personal touch; it’s one of my favorite fruits. I thought watermelon and mint would go well together. I tried it, and it was really good. I hope you enjoy it.”
- 2 cubes watermelon
- ¼ ounce (7.4 ml) simple syrup
- 1½ ounces (44.4 ml) white rum
- 1 ounce (29.6 ml) fresh lime juice
- 6 leaves fresh mint
- Wheel of lime or wedge of watermelon, for garnish
Using the glass of your choice, dress rim of the glass with sugar using a lime. (I prefer a Collins glass or even a small Mason jar.)
Shake all of the ingredients in a shaker with ice and pour into the glass. Top drink off with mineral water and garnish with lime wheel wedge or small watermelon wedge.
Keyword cocktail, melon, watermelon