Description
Barefoot Contessa Watermelon Mojitos bring Caribbean cocktail magic to summer parties with fresh watermelon and mint. Ina Garten’s refreshing blend offers cool, crisp flavors that turn any gathering into a tropical celebration you’ll want to savor slowly.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) light rum, such as Bacardi
- 3 to 4 thick slices fresh watermelon
Liquid Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) simple syrup
- 6 tablespoons (90 milliliters) freshly squeezed lime juice (3 limes)
Garnish and Flavor Enhancers:
- 30 large fresh mint leaves, coarsely torn by hand
- Sprigs of mint (for serving)
- Spears of watermelon (for serving)
Instructions
- Carefully crush fresh mint leaves using a mortar and pestle, extracting their vibrant essential oils and releasing an intense aromatic fragrance.
- Prepare the watermelon by meticulously removing the tough outer rind and all internal seeds, ensuring only the sweet, juicy flesh remains.
- Transform the watermelon flesh into a silky smooth liquid by processing in a high-powered food processor with a sharp steel blade until completely puréed.
- Select a generously sized pitcher and combine the crushed mint, freshly puréed watermelon (or 480 milliliters), premium rum, homemade simple syrup, and freshly squeezed lime juice.
- Thoroughly mix the ingredients using a long-handled spoon, ensuring all components are perfectly integrated and the flavors are harmoniously blended.
- Fill 6 cocktail glasses with crystal-clear ice cubes, creating a frosty foundation for the mojito.
- Carefully pour the watermelon mojito mixture over the ice, distributing evenly among the glasses.
- Enhance the presentation by garnishing each glass with an elegant mint sprig and a decorative watermelon spear.
- Serve immediately to preserve the drink’s optimal temperature and maximize the refreshing taste experience.
Notes
- Handpick Peak Freshness: Grab crisp, vibrant mint leaves bursting with aromatic oils that elevate your watermelon mojito’s entire flavor profile.
- Select Ultimate Watermelon: Opt for a melon with deep, rich coloration and substantial weight, guaranteeing maximum sweetness and juiciness.
- Smooth Out Seed Situation: Gently remove all watermelon seeds before blending to ensure a silky, smooth cocktail without unwanted grittiness.
- Customize Sweet Levels: Experiment with simple syrup quantities, letting the natural watermelon sweetness guide your perfect balance.
- Chill Factor Matters: Pack glasses with abundant ice and pre-chill them to maintain an ultra-refreshing drinking experience from first sip to last.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 of 6 servings
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg