I give you my summer staple:
THE WATERMELON MOJITO makes 6-8 servings (kid's version to follow- why should grown ups have all the fun?)
This is the mass quantity, lazy summer version. Perfect for when you have a crowd and don't feel like handcrafting each mojito. (I make them a lot, and they take time.) Nobody got time for that!
You will need: 2 c. of watermelon diced a bunch of mint 4 limes 1 lemon 1/2 c. sugar 8 oz. rum (give or take) bottle of seltzer/ club soda a pitcher & ice
Cut the melon into bite sized pieces. There are a lot of recipes that have you pureeing the melon, but I like to eat while I drink- it makes it last longer, and I feel like less of a boozer.
Chop your most of your mint with scissors (forget muddling for mass quantities). Put mint and melon in the pitcher. Leave a few springs for garnish. I got these awesome herb scissors from my niece when she worked for Crate & Barrel...
I use them for basil, cilantro... and mostly mint.
Get some here. $8.95.
You will thank me later. She also got my citrus squeezer there too...
Highly recommend both- makes a great hostess gift for the avid mojito maker.
Next cut 3 limes and one lemon in half and squeeze into the pitcher.
Slice the 4th lime into thin slices for garnish.
Add 1/2 cup of sugar.
Pour in the rum and then top off with club soda.
My pitcher held about (6) 8 oz servings, so you may want to adjust for larger pitchers.
Stir well and let sit a few minutes to allow mint to diffuse and sugar to fully dissolve.
Pour over ice and garnish.
The Kid-Friendly Mojito
3 oz. Newman's Own Limeade (or whatever brand you like)
pour over ice
top with seltzer
garnish with watermelon chunks, mint and a lime wedge
And yes. My kid's have told strangers (and their preschool teacher) that they drink mojitos with Mom & Dad. Fun explaining that one!
Cheers!
