Watermelon Basil Mojito

Watermelon Basil Mojito

Recipe type: cocktails Yield: 2 Prep time: 6 mins Cook time: mins Total time: 6 mins

A cool watermelon mojito to rescue you from the Summer’s heat

Ingredients:

2 cups cubed seedless watermelon (rind removed)
1-1/2 cups club soda
1/2 a lime, juiced
3 medium- to large-size fresh basil leaves (for the mojito)
3 ounces light rum
2 cups ice cubes (for the serving glasses)
2 thin slices watermelon (with the rind on, for garnish)
2 small sprigs basil (for garnish)

Directions:

1. Add the watermelon to a blender and blend until liquefied.
2. Using a mesh strainer, strain into a pouring-type measuring cup or pitcher.
3. Pour the strained, clear, watermelon liquid back into the blender.
4. Add the club soda, lime juice, basil leaves and rum. Pulse until the basil is liquefied.
5. Serve over ice, and garnish with watermelon and basil.

Published on July 26, 2017 by Teri Williams