- Look for a watermelon that has bright skin, is firm, symmetrical, and free of cuts
- Find one that feels heavy for its size; “water” melons contain more than 90% water and the ripest ones have the most water
- Should not be narrower on one end or misshapen; this could mean it grew in fits and starts
- The underside should have a creamy yellow spot from where it sat on the ground and ripened in the sun – rather than being picked early
- Position the melon two inches from your ear, thump or tap it with your free hand. If not ripe enough, it will sound solid; if too ripe, it will sound thick; if perfect, it will resonate as hollow
Watermelon season in Kentucky is coming to a close with cooler days settling in. With the last of the summer picnic holidays, Labor Day, nearly here, it’s the perfect time to showcase this delicious fruit with a memorable drink for your guests! The Watermelon Mojito Mocktail pairs two of my favorite garden favorites – watermelon and mint – in a wonderfully refreshing drink that’s suitable for guests of all ages (as it’s alcohol-free.)
If you wish to kick things up a notch for an adult crowd, you can reduce the ginger ale and add a shot of white rum to the drink.
Watermelon Mojito Mocktail
Serving size 8oz glass
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Ingredients:
1/2 Cup of Watermelon, pureed, seeds and rind removed
4 fresh mint leaves – minced and muddled
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tbsp simple syrup
40z Ginger Ale
2oz Coconut water
Directions:
In a glass, muddle the simple syrup, watermelon puree , and fresh mint leaves until well blended together.
Add ice to your glass to 3/4 of the way full.
Add the lime juice, coconut water, and club soda. Gently stir until ingredients are fully incorporated.
Garnish with mint and lime wheel, serve, and enjoy!
Watermelon Mojito (Virgin)
Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup of Watermelon, pureed, seeds and rind removed
- 4 fresh mint leaves – minced and muddled
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp simple syrup
- 40z Ginger Ale
- 2oz Coconut water
Instructions
- In a glass, muddle the simple syrup, watermelon puree , and fresh mint leaves until well blended together.
- Add ice to your glass to 3/4 of the way full.
- Add the lime juice, coconut water, and club soda. Gently stir until ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Garnish with mint and lime wheel, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
If you wish to kick things up a notch for an adult crowd, you can reduce the ginger ale and add a shot of white rum to the drink.
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Looking for more watermelon recipe ideas? Try these other refreshing ideas:
Tips for Selecting the Best Watermelon*
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