8/29/18 O&A NYC HUMP DAY COCKTAIL: Easy Melon Ball Mojito (With video)

Easy Melon Ball Mojito is a refreshing and beautiful twist on the classic mojito, great for summer entertaining.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 medium cantaloupe melon
  • 1/2 medium honeydew melon
  • 1/2 medium watermelon
  • 1 bunch mint leaves
  • 2 limes
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 10 oz white rum or about 1/3 of a bottle
  • 1 bottle sparkling water
  • Ice cubes crushed, for serving

Instructions

1. Remove the seeds from your melons and use a melon baller to make balls from each. Set aside.
2. Roll your limes between your palm and a work surface, to make them juicy. Then cut up one lime into chunks.
3. Add lime chunks, about 15 mint leaves and sugar to a pitcher.
4. Use a mojito muddler or the end of a wooden spoon to gently mash together for about 30 seconds.
5. Add your reserved melon balls and rum. Top with sparkling water to fill your pitcher 3/4 full and stir to mix.
6. Top with ice in the pitcher. Pour the mojitos into glasses and spoon in melon balls.
7. Top with crushed ice in glasses, and garnish with mint sprigs. Serve and enjoy!

Melon Ball Mojitos

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