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watermelon mezcal mojito

Mezcal Mojito with Watermelon

An easy summer mojito with mezcal, muddled watermelon, mint, and lime.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 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

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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