Watermelon Mojito

Ingredients

• 2 oz White Rum
• 0.75 oz Fresh Lime Juice
• 0.5 oz Simple Syrup
• 8 Mint Leaves
• 4 Watermelon Chunks
• 2 oz Soda Water
• Mint sprig · optional garnish
• watermelon wedge · optional garnish

Method

1. 1

   Add the mint leaves, lime juice, simple syrup, and watermelon chunks to a highball glass.

2. 2

   Gently muddle to release the mint's oils, pressing rather than shredding.

3. 3

   Add the rum and fill the glass with crushed ice.

4. 4

   Top with the soda water and stir briefly to lift the mint.

5. 5

   Garnish with a mint sprig and a small watermelon wedge.

The Story

Watermelon and mint is a classic summer pairing, and muddling the fruit into a Mojito gives the drink a juicy, cooling backbone. It is a poolside and picnic favorite.