Watermelon Cherry Mojito

Recipe courtesy of the National Watermelon Promotion Board.

Recipe Ingredients:

3 fresh mint sprigs, chopped
1/4 cup watermelon purée
1 teaspoon cherry syrup
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 ounces light rum
Chilled sparkling water
1 sugar cane stirrer
1 lime wedge

Cooking Directions:

1. Using a fork, press the mint with the back of a fork to coat the inside of the glass and leave it in the glass.
2. Add the watermelon purée, cherry syrup, lime juice and rum. Stir well.
3. Top with ice. Top off the glass with sparkling water or club soda.
4. Add the sugar cane stirrer and lime wedge to the glass and serve.

Makes 1 serving.

Recipe and photograph courtesy of the National Watermelon Promotion Board.