Smoky Mezcal Watermelon Mojito
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Recipe courtesy of Chef Justin Fields.
Ingredients
Watermelon Simple Syrup
Watermelon Garnish
Cocktail
Instructions
Watermelon Simple Syrup
- Place all ingredients in a sauce pot. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 6 minutes.
- Strain into container and cool in refrigerator.
Watermelon Garnish
- Cut a ½-in-thick slice from the center of the watermelon.
- Cut a wedge out of the round, approximately ¼ of the round. Push one cut side of watermelon wedge into the chile spice to coat.
- Keep refrigerated.
Cocktail
- In a tall glass, add the lime wedges, mint leaves, Watermelon Simple Syrup and watermelon scraps.
- Muddle the glass contents until thoroughly mashed, approximately 1 minute.
- Add ice to the top of the glass. Pour the rum and mezcal over the ice. Top off with soda water and stir.
- Garnish with the mint sprig, watermelon wedge garnish, and a straw.
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