Watermelon Mojito

Ingredients

• 4 oz Granulated Sugar
• 1/2 C water
• 1/4 each Seedless Watermelon
• 1/2 oz Fresh Mint Leaves
• 1 Persian Lime
• 1/2 oz Kosher Salt
• 1-½ oz White Rum

Preparation

1. In a sauce pot, add 1/2 C of sugar to 1/2 C of water and bring to a simmer. Once the sugar is fully melted and incorporated into the water remove from heat. This is your simple syrup.
2. In a blender, add 1/4 watermelon (outer layer removed) and blend until well puréed. Put the juice and pulp through a fine chinois to strain the juice. You can discard the pulp.
3. In a glass, add a lime wedge and some mint leaves. Muddle lightly with a muddler or a wooden spoon.
4. Add in 1-1/2 oz. of simple syrup, 1-1/2 oz. of your favorite white rum, then top off with the watermelon juice. Enjoy.

• Servings: 3
• Cost: Under $5
• Categories: Cocktails, Recipes, VOL 4 - ISSUE 3 • SUMMER 2016
• Tags: Cocktail, Mexican
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