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On a warm summer day nothing is as easy to prepare and more refreshing than a watermelon mojito. For the purist of the classic Cuban mojito cocktail introducing the flavor of watermelon might seem like a sacrilegious act, but as mother always said “how do you know you don’t like it until you have tried it?”  The sweetness of the watermelon perfectly complements the flavors of a traditional rum mojito recipe and offers an interesting take on the classic Cuban cocktail.  If you are willing to take a walk on the mojito wild side the recipe is below:

You will need:

Watermelon.  For the drink, use 3 cups of the fleshy red part of the Watermelon removed from the rind.  Process in a blender or food processor.  After you have liquified the fruit strain out the seeds unless of course you are using a seedless watermelon.  Seedless watermelons are less flavorful so using an organic melon or one with seeds is preferable.
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It’s invigorating and fancy to look at. It’s a very simple drink to make and it’s great tasting. Well, you might be thinking of Mojitos and you’re right. This refreshing drink has a long history and roots in Cuba before moving into the life of today’s social drinkers. You may see the need to add a little of your own twist to the drink and that’s fine as long as you know the importance of the basic ingredients and technique to make one. Creating your basic Mojito calls for technique-perfected mix of rum, lime, sugar cane juice, mint leaves and a splash of soda along with the skill of muddling. Muddlers are useful tools to help mash the leaves, fruit and a little liquid in a glass to release their aromatic properties.

If you’re looking to mix the best Mojitos out there, you have to know these simple tips. First, you have to look for rum that is lighter since lime and mint works best with the lighter ones. Second, pick out the freshest ingredients and put a good amount of mint leaves to mix a great one. Third, crushed ice is better and use the widest end of the muddler to mash a variety of your chosen fruits, vegetables and other ingredients. It’s also important to know the ratio of lime juice to your syrup as this can dictate the taste. If you get all this right then you’re good to go.
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When Americans think of Mojito, they may be imagining Ernest Hemingway with the drink, savoring it to his heart’s content. Indeed, this drink has a long history and has become the favorite of many fashionable drinkers around the world. How did this happen? It’s easy to figure out, really, since all you need to do is take a sip of the cocktail.

Coming from Cuba, the Mojito, generally, has acquired many changes over the years and you can see that this rejuvenating drink is commonly offered during the summer months. Experts say that the first drinks had been made without sugar so less lime juice is used. Plus, rums from Cuba were not easily traded so most Americans made do with other rum variations. As a result, numerous recipes of Mojito are created and enjoyed these days. Even with these variations, they still can’t beat the traditional or original Mojito and you can find that it’s not that easy to improve on. Of course, you can definitely try mixing your own drink at home or anywhere else.
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