This Melon Mojito uses fresh seasonal fruits and herb for a superb fresh market cocktail flavor experience. Sipping this makes you feel like you’re drinking exceedingly fresh and healthy. Though, I am not making any claims to alcoholic drinks being within the realm of healthy lifestyle choices. The fresh fruit just makes it a little less of a guilty pleasure.

July 11 is National Mojito Day. Choose a simple classic Mojito cocktail to celebrate the day or go with a fresh fruit Melon Mojito.

Melon Mojito Drink Recipe

Melon Mojito – recipe by Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

2 ounces Silver Rum

1 cup fresh Watermelon – cut into small chunks

3/4 cup fresh Cantaloupe – cut into small chunks

15 fresh Mint Leaves

1 ounce fresh Lemon Juice

1/2 ounce Simple Syrup

Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Mint Sprig Garnish

Place watermelon, cantaloupe and mint leaves in a large mixing glass. Muddle to extract juices and essential oils from mint leaves. Add rum, lemon juice and simple syrup with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into a tall glass over fresh ice. Garnish with fresh fruit and mint sprig.

I used Shellback Rum while creating this Mojito variation. However, feel free to use the rum of choice to recreate this drink at home. Happy sipping!

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