watermelon basil mojito
Catch those in-season melons before they disappear and whir them up into a cocktail. Perfect.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup watermelon chunks
- 4 large basil leaves
- 4 mint leaves
- 1/2 oz lime juice
- 2-3 tsp agave, or to taste
- 2 oz rum
chili sugar
- 2 tbsp white sugar
- 1 tsp chili powder
Instructions
- Run a lime wedge around the lip of a cocktail glass. Toss the sugar and chili powder together on a small plate, then dip and swirl the glass into the sugar to coat the rim. Shake off excess.
- In the bottom of a cocktail shaker, muddle the watermelon, basil, and mint leaves until well crushed. Strain the juice onto a small bowl or glass. You should get about 1/4 cup of juice. Discard the solids.
- Pour the watermelon juice into the rimmed cocktail glass. Stir in the lime juice, agave, and rum until combined. Fill the glass with ice.
- Garnish with additional mint and basil leaves, and watermelon wedge, as desired.