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Need a drink? This watermelon mezcal mojito is a perfect summer cocktail! Or really anytime. It's balanced blend of sweet watermelon and smoky mezcal makes this drink so refreshing and great for those warm summer cookouts.

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Mezcal Mojito with Watermelon
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This mezcal cocktail is just a riff off of a classic mojito. Simply just replace rum with mezcal and add some muddled watermelon. Tequila would work as well, but I love the smokiness of mezcal when paired with sweet flavors. It's not for everybody though.

This drink pairs well with simple summer appetizers like this elote bowl or serve it with some baja rockfish tacos.

Key Ingredients

Mezcal
Watermelon
Fresh Mint
Fresh Lime Juice
Simple Syrup (or agave)
Soda Water

Full ingredient list below.

Making this for a Party?

Are you planning on serving this drink at a party? Instead of muddling the watermelon, puree it in a blender and make a large batch in a pitcher or punch bowl.

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Mezcal Mojito with Watermelon

An easy summer mojito with mezcal, muddled watermelon, mint, and lime.

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time: 10

Total Time: 10

Nutrition

Calories: 196kcal

Author: Max Cozzi

Servings: 1

Ingredients

½ cup watermelon chunks
1 watermelon slice (for garnish)
½ cup fresh mint (plus more for garnish)
½ lime (juiced)
½ oz simple syrup (or agave)
1 ½ oz mezcal (or tequila)
2 oz club soda (or more)

Instructions

Add the mint and watermelon chunks to highball glass and muddle with a cocktail muddler until the watermelon is completely crushed into a juice.
Next, add the lime juice, simply syrup, and mezcal.
Fill the glass up to the top with ice and top with the club soda and stir well.
Garnish with the watermelon slice and a mint sprig.

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Notes

If you are making a large batch in a pitcher or punch bowl, you can puree a watermelon in a blender to save time.

Course: beverage, cocktail, Drinks

Cuisine: American, cuban, Mexican

Keyword: cocktail, drink, easy, fast, mezcal cocktails, mezcal mojito recipes, mojito mezcal, mojito with mezcal, quick, refreshing, simple, summer, summer cocktails, summer drinks, watermelon

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Food Safety

Cook meat to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
Wash hands after touching raw meat
Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
Never leave cooking food unattended
Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

See more guidelines at USDA.gov.