Watermelon mojito
This summery twist on the classic mojito cocktail is fresh, fruity and refreshing.
Servings: 1
Calories: 170kcal
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Ingredients
- ¾ cup watermelon around 1 large slice (¾ cup giving around 4 fl oz/120ml (½cup) juice)
- ½ lime (large)
- 6 mint leaves large, or more if smaller
- ½ tablespoon sugar or a little more if you prefer sweeter or the watermelon is not that sweet
- 1.5 oz white rum eg Bacardi or a bit more if you prefer stronger
- 2 oz sparkling water approx
Instructions
- Put the watermelon chunks in a blender and blend until smooth. Strain through a fine strainer, pressing through well but holding back seeds and thick pulp. You should get around 4oz/120ml of juice.
- Squeeze the juice from the lime into a hi-ball glass and add the mint leaves and sugar - muddle together with a muddler (or pestle/end of wooden spoon if you don't have one).
- Add the watermelon juice and rum, mix together, then add some ice. Top up the glass with soda water and stir before serving. Slap a sprig of mint in your hand to use as a garnish, as well as a slice of watermelon over the glass.
Notes
I've suggested 1 ½oz rum for one drink, but you can also make it with 2oz for a bit stronger. You could also reduce the watermelon juice but I think it works well as a slightly longer drink, as written here.
Nutrition
Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 54mg | Potassium: 128mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 905IU | Vitamin C: 20.9mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 0.8mg