It’s summertime, it’s Friday, I feel like it’s a day about cocktails! Anyone else interested?
So what do you do when it’s so hot outside you feel like you can’t even move? You invite over some friends, fire up the grill, and make a pitcher of something that’ll cure ya. See, I used to be a bartender. Oh yeah, back in the day I was a mean drink slinger! It really was quite a blast, and in fact it’s how I landed the hubs, but that’s a story for another day, trust me, it’s a doozy! Anyway, summertime always reminds me of bartending as I spent my college summers working the bars, eating nothing but the olives, cherries, and oranges in the service trays. Hey, I had to save that money for going out right? That’s where I learned when life hands you some lemons (or limes as the case may be when you’re tending bar) you learn to make….mojitos!!!
For one pitcher of mojitos. Serves 4, or 2, or 1…
One half of a seedless watermelon
8 fresh mint leaves
juice of 2 limes
3 T sugar
1 cup rum
ice
1 cup lemon lime soda
Cut your watermelon into large chunks and toss into a blender. Puree until smooth then pour through a strainer into a bowl. Set aside.
In the bottom of a large pitcher toss in a bunch of ice cubes. Throw in your mint leaves and sugar. Using the nonstirring side of a wooden spoon smush the mint into the ice and sugar and stir around (ie muddle the mint). Squeeze the lime juice over the ice. Pour in your rum, strained watermelon, and soda. Give it a quick stir and pour into a glass.
Serve with a lime wedge and sprig of mint. Sit back, relax and enjoy. If you’re joining us through the Friday Follows what a day to arrive. Grab a drink and leave us a note so we know you were here and we can return the favor!
Feel free to replace the rum with some lemon lime soda for the kiddies, even some lemonade would do the trick if you’re a non-drinker. Either way it’s a great excuse to gather some friends and enjoy the summer air. What’s your favorite Friday night cocktail?
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OMG I just had this the other weekend and LOVED it! I was thinking I needed to get the recipe, now I dont have to. Thanks for sharing!
Its only 5:00 am but it over 80 degrees. Its it bad to say that looks so good. Hey is is 5:00 somewhere (here). LOL… Maybe for tonight. YUM, Have a great weekend.
DELISH!!! This would hit the spot on a hot day like today!
Alex,
As a Cuban dude I am a mojito fiend and this looks wonderful. Have a great weekend.
Cheers!
If that isn’t perfect for a humid Friday night, I don’t know what could beat it!!!
Okay, I need to make this!
I’m so in!!! Ok, it’s only 6:30 in the morning…but it’s gotta be noon somewhere right?
YUM! I’ll have two actually!!
Well pour me one of these and let the weekend officially begin!!!
I will definitely have to try out that recipe!
Ok, so my drink of choice has to be a good ‘ol fashioned…BEER. I know its not classy nor does it look attractive for a woman, especially a Mommy, to have a beer in her hand like the men, but do I care??! I love the taste when its freezing cold in a mug…ahhh, nothing like it!
This is right up my alley!!!!!! And I love that you can make a pitcher of it all at once. I also love Mexican Mojitos. Hmmmmm.
I am SO all over this recipe! Yum!!!
I love love love mojitos. I will def. try this one.
OMG…I love mojitos…and I love watermelon. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Yummy! your newest follower!
Great photo! and I loved reading all the responses to your post. Looks like the neighborhood’s going to be at your backdoor! (so to speak.)
Yum.
That is all that needs to be said.
This Cuban girl thinks your mojito looks great! I would love some of that right now. It is hot in Miami today.
You best be telling that story of how you met your husband soon. You can’t just throw out a teaser like that.
Slurp, slurp…sounds so good, especially in all this heat!
That sounds yummy! I could totally go for one of those
Oh my that looks refreshing! Another way to use that wonderful fruit. Mmmmmm…Candace
YUMMY!! I am not a drinker so thank you for including a non alcohol way to make it. It does look delish and I think I will be making a big batch for me and the kiddos.
YUM! I’m in the process of passing on an award to you. Stop by shortly to pick it up!
Oh yum! I am totally trying this!!
Never had a watermelon mojito, but it sure looks good.
Yum-o! We just finished up a huge watermelon and I kept thinking there must be a cocktail to be had somewhere in that thing! I’m definitely trying this with the next one.
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