Watermelon Mojito

Name: Watermelon Mojito Cocktail Recipe
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: Zacapa No. 23 Rum; Simple Syrup; Lime Juice; Watermelon Cubes; Mint Leaves; Club Soda

Rum

Prep time: 10 mins

Author: The Bar Team

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A rum mojito is a classic response to hot weather days, but the addition of seasonal watermelon provides rounded sweetness and extra juiciness. Zacapa No. 23 Rum provides a robust, spiced base. Pro tip: Muddle the mint rather than tear it to seamlessly release the aroma without bitterness. Top the beverage with fizzy club soda to add bubbles, but don’t overdo it — watermelon already adds a bit of dilution on its own. Though this drink would typically be served in a highball or Collins glass, a large coupe adds a festive, photo-worthy feel.

What you’ll need:

Ingredients:

Serves:

Zacapa No. 23 Rum
1.5oz
Simple Syrup
0.75oz
Lime Juice
0.75oz
Watermelon Cubes
6
Mint Leaves
5 to 10
Club Soda
To top off

Method

Step 1
Cut watermelon into one-inch cubes, remove seeds and set aside.
Step 2
Combine rum, simple syrup, lime juice, watermelon cubes and several mint leaves in a cocktail shaker.
Step 3
Muddle ingredients until watermelon is mostly liquid.
Step 4
Pour mixture into a large coupe or a highball/Collins glass filled with ice.
Step 5
Top with club soda and garnish with mint sprigs.

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In this recipe

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Zacapa

Ron Zacapa Centenario 23 Rum

750ml

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Big Top High Ball Glass, Set of 4

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Gunmetal Mixologist Barware Set

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Coupe Glasses, Set of Two

Mint

Simple Syrup

Ingredients

8 oz. Granulated Sugar
8 oz. Water

Directions

In a medium size pot, heat the sugar and water for 15-20 minutes on a low simmer until the sugar is dissolved, stirring occasionally to prevent caking.
Once sugar is dissolved, remove from heat.
Pour into a container for storage, and label, date and refrigerate for later use. Good for 3 months. Yields 14 oz. of simple syrup.