Bacardi Watermelon Aqua Fresca With Rum
A refreshing cocktail made with sweet watermelon, tart lime juice, simple syrup, and clean light rum served over ice and garnished with mint and lime slices
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 268kcal
Ingredients
- 8 cups cubed watermelon
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- Juice of three limes
- limes slices
- fresh mint
- ½ cup white rum, vodka, or tequila
- ice cubes
Instructions
For the Simple Syrup:
- In a small saucepan, combine the water and sugar. Add mint leaves if desired. Bring to a simmer until sugar is dissolved. Set aside to cool. Remove mint once cooled. Keep in a jar in the fridge for up to three weeks.
For the Agua Fresca:
- In a blender, pulse watermelon until liquified. Place a strainer over a large bowl of wide-mouthed pitcher. Stained juice from pulp and seeds. Compost or toss pulp. You should have about 3-4 cups of juice.
- In a large pitcher, combine melon juice, simple syrup, lime juice, and liquor. Serve over ice with a sprig of mint or lime wheels to garnish.
Notes
Simple syrup is a staple of summer cocktails. Make your own for pennies and infuse with citrus, herbs, or vanilla beans and store in the fridge.
Nutrition
Calories: 268kcal