Watermelon Rum Smash Cocktail Recipe
This refreshing summer cocktail mixes fresh watermelon with white rum, lime juice, and mint for a sweet and cooling drink.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Muddler
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Jigger or measuring cup
- Collins glass
- Ice
- Cutting Board
- Sharp knife
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh watermelon chunks
- 2 oz white rum
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 6-8 fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- Ice cubes
- Watermelon wedge and mint sprig for garnish
Instructions
- Cut the watermelon into 1-inch chunks.
- Add watermelon chunks and mint leaves to the shaker. Muddle until the watermelon releases its juice.
- Pour in the white rum, lime juice, and simple syrup.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake for 15-20 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into a Collins glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with a watermelon wedge and mint sprig.
Notes
The drink tastes best with ripe, sweet watermelon. Pick a watermelon that feels heavy for its size and has a yellow spot where it sat on the ground.
Store leftover watermelon chunks in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
For a mocktail version, replace the rum with coconut water or club soda.
Double-strain the cocktail if you want to remove small watermelon pieces.