Watermelon Cherry Mojito

Name: Watermelon Cherry Mojito
Ingredients: ¼ cup watermelon puree* (put watermelon chunks in a blender); 3 pieces fresh mint, chopped; 1 teaspoon cherry syrup; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 bottle chilled sparkling water; 2 ounces light rum; 1 sugar cane stirrer (optional); 1 lime wedge (optional)

Have Made It

Three Watermelon Cherry Mojitos on serving tray, garnished with mint leaves and lime.

This recipe is a twist on an ever popular drink … the mojito. This watermelon mojito is great during the summer time and at party.

Yields

1 serving

Ingredients

¼ cup watermelon puree* (put watermelon chunks in a blender)
3 pieces fresh mint, chopped
1 teaspoon cherry syrup
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 bottle chilled sparkling water
2 ounces light rum
1 sugar cane stirrer (optional)
1 lime wedge (optional)

Instructions

Using a fork, press the mint back to coat the inside of the glass and leave it in the glass.
Add the watermelon puree, cherry syrup, lime juice and rum. Stir well. Top with ice.
Top-off the glass with sparkling water or club soda. Add the sugar cane stirrer and lime wedge to the glass and serve.