This post was compensated with products from NOW Foods, however what I whip up and opinions regarding the products are 100% my own.
There is nothing better than a cocktail you can make with things you already have on hand. There is also nothing better than a giveaway!
With summer here, there are three things I always have on hand: watermelon for the kids, cucumbers for the kids, and mint because it has so many uses this time of year. I was looking through Pinterest, and noticed there are so many recipes for salads combining these three ingredients, I thought why not a cocktail.
The two best things about this drink (besides the watermelon, cucumber, mint combo) is that is can be made both virgin and traditional, and instead of using sugar for the muddling, I used NOW Foods Organic Agave Nectar. This dissolves a lot better and actually tastes a lot better too.
Watermelon Cucumber Mojitos (makes one)
1/4 cup watermelon chunks
4 slices cucumber
3 or 4 mint leaves
2 tsp NOW Real Foods Organic Agave Nectar
1 tbsp lemon juice (or juice of a lemon wedge)
1 shot of white rum (optional)
ice
In a small glass, add ice and set aside to chill.
In a large glass or cocktail shaker, muddle together melon, cucumber, mint, and agave.
Strain the melon mixture well to remove seeds, flesh, skins, and mint leaves.
Pour this mixture into glass with the ice. Top with the optional rum, and lemon juice. Stir and garnish with melon, cucumber, and mint.
Serve immediately.
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