This is a cool, flavorful, refreshing lemonade cocktail, this spiked watermelon, and mint lemonade is perfect for a party, or sipping on the back porch on a hot summer day!
Spiked Watermelon and Mint Lemonade
This is a really refreshing lemonade! If it is hot out, give this watermelon and mint lemonade recipe a try.
Notes:
● “Muddle” sounds odd, but all you are doing is basically smushing mint, spices or fruits to release more of the flavor. You can use a muddler or some other smashing tool (mortar and pestle) to mash fruits, herbs and spices in the bottom of a glass or bowl.
● If you would like to rim your glass before servings, sugar would really work. Heck, you could dye the sugar pink for an even more festive look! Instruction on how to rim a cocktail glass.
Spiked Watermelon and Mint Lemonade Ingredients:
● ¼ cup Mint Leaves
● 8 cups Seedless Watermelon, cubed
● ½ cup Cucumber, cubed and de-seeded
● 1 cup Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice (or Lemonade)
● 2 ½ cups White Rum
● ¼ cup Simple Syrup
Spiked Watermelon and Mint Lemonade Mise en Place:
● Muddler
● Cocktail Glass
● Jigger
● Pitcher
● Strainer (optional)
Spiked Watermelon and Mint Lemonade Directions:
● Place the mint leaves in a large pitcher and muddle until the oils are released.
● Place the watermelon, cucumber, and lemon juice into a blender and blend until smooth.
● Pour the watermelon and cucumber mixture into the pitcher with the muddled mint leaves. Note: If you don’t want watermelon pulp or mint leaves in the final product then strain the mixture into a large pitcher.
● Add the rum and simple syrup and stir until combined.
● Refrigerate until time to serve.
● Right before serving top each glass with a spring of mint or slice of lemon.
Spiked Watermelon and Mint Lemonade
A cool, flavorful, refreshing lemonade cocktail, this spiked watermelon, and mint lemonade is perfect for a party, or sipping on the back porch on a hot summer day!
Ingredients
- ¼ cup Mint Leaves
- 8 cups Seedless Watermelon, cubed
- ½ cup Cucumber, cubed and de-seeded
- 1 cup Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice (or Lemonade)
- 2 ½ cups White Rum
- ¼ cup Simple Syrup
Instructions
1. Place the mint leaves in a large pitcher and muddle until the oils are released.
2. Place the watermelon, cucumber and lemon juice into a blender and blend until smooth.
3. Pour the watermelon and cucumber mixture into the pitcher with the muddled mint leaves. Note: If you don’t want watermelon pulp or mint leaves in the final product then strain the mixture into a large pitcher.
4. Add the rum and simple syrup and stir until combined.
5. Refrigerate until time to serve.
6. Right before serving top each glass with a spring of mint or slice of lemon.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 196Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 10mgCarbohydrates: 18gFiber: 1gSugar: 15gProtein: 1g
Note: for exact nutritional information, consult your dietitian. All nutritional information provided is simply a guideline.
Looking for more refreshing summer cocktails? You may want to try one of these:
● Blue Mermaid Cocktail Recipe – A tropical delight, this mermaid themed cocktail recipe might also be referred to as mermaid water! If you are looking for a tasty and delightful summertime fun cocktail recipe, give this fabulous blue mermaid cocktail a try. Yum!
● Central Coast Cocktail Recipe – This yummy Central Coast Cocktail Recipe is the perfect combination of sweet and tart, with a touch of fresh mint flavor. Simply delightful.
● Sorrento Sunrise Cocktail Recipe – Fresh, clean, and citrusy with just a hint of beaches and sunshine, this delightful Sorrento Sunrise Cocktail is a fabulous summer beverage.
As always, drink responsibly and please don’t drink and drive.
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