Summer Picnic Mojito

Try this twist on the traditional Mojito for National Mojito Day on July 11th! A perfect and refreshing drink for any summer day.

Ingredients
1 cup watermelon, seeded roughly chopped
½ lime, juiced
4 mint leaves
ice
1 fl. oz. Silver Rum
club soda

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Directions
In a blender, process watermelon until liquefied. Pour into a glass.

In a small bowl, muddle together the lime juice and mint leaves. Pour over the top of the watermelon. Fill the glass with ice and top with rum and club soda.

Garnish with mint leaves and watermelon wedge if desired.

Note: If the water melon is not to sweet, add ½ tsp. of fine sugar.


Recipe and image credit: Peanut Butter and Peppers