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    Published: Jun 29, 2023 by maxcozzi · This post may contain affiliate links · 421 Comments

    Mezcal Mojito with Watermelon

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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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    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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    Looking for some other cocktail ideas? Give these a try, 

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    • Yuzu Mojito
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    watermelon mezcal mojito

    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 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes

    Nutrition

    Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 29mg | Potassium: 301mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 1621IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 2mg
    Calories: 196kcal
    Author: Max Cozzi
    Servings: 1
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    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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