Watermelon Splash
Ingredients
- 1 large lime wedge, about ¼ of a lime, plus more for garnish
- 3 large mint leaves, plus more for garnish
- Pinch fine sea salt
- 1 ounce simple syrup
- ½ cup watermelon juice, see note below
- 2 ounces light rum
- ½ cup club soda
- Watermelon slices, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Muddle the lime, mint and salt in a cocktail shaker to release the juices and oils.
- Add the simple syrup, watermelon juice and rum.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 5 to 10 seconds.
- Strain the cocktail into an ice-filled glass.
- Top with the club soda and garnish with mint, lime or watermelon; serve immediately.
Notes
To make the watermelon juice, cut the flesh of 1/2 watermelon into chunks. Pulse the chucks in a food processor until smooth. Strain the liquid through a fine mesh strainer. Refrigerate for up to 2 days.