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Watermelon mojito
This summery twist on the classic mojito cocktail is fresh, fruity and refreshing.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 170 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
Fusion
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.
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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 Information
Calories
170kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
54mg
(2%)
Potassium
128mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
905IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
20.9mg
(23%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
0.8mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 170
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 170kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 128mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 905IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 20.9mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.