For lemonade for the kids, I usually go up to 3 tablespoons of sugar per pitcher. For a non alcoholic version, exclude tequila. I recently discovered this recipe and have been making these nonstop! This is a purer version, and I love them all. ). However! (and specify fridge freezer or deep freeze?). Fill glasses … Watermelon Mojito Recipe (Non Alcoholic) - Paarul'z Kitchen Top with Spike this sparkling watermelon lemonade with Clement Mahina Coco… you’ll thank me (mostly just for the Mahina Coco, which is the most wonderful thing…). Strain out pulp and seeds with help of a strainer. If you make a third book please do this again! (Next time I’ll have to get a bigger melon!) Go! Sometimes I blend frozen strawberries with lime, a tiny bit of sugar, and watermelon for popsicles, which I picked up from Our Best Bites. 2 1/2 to 3 pounds watermelon flesh, pits removed. This was amazing. Add fresh lime juice and rum and fresh mint. In any case – it’s a keeper! I finally figured out that I should start it off with just a few small chunks of the watermelon in the lime and sugar, and then add more chunks as I go along. I was already planning on going to the store after work, so all these ingredients are going on the list! Although I have a Ninja I’ve found it blends easier if I use half frozen watermelon and half refrigerated watermelon. The ones from Trader Joe’s have been dismal for the last few weeks. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Flip. I’m thinking of skipping the mint and substituting mezcal for the rum (maybe a bit more lime juice too?). I also just dumped the sugar in instead of dissolving it in the lime juice. Goodness! I am woefully short on freezer space. And I’m not even that big a fan of watermelon, but with the lime and mint (and sugar), it’s another thing entirely. Love the idea of St. Germain and saw that club soda could add some sparkle so going to pick up some Fevertree St. Germain tonic water. Taking cues from the pina colada post, I’m now scheming what other fruits I can use in this format! But I don’t want to be reasonable nor rational, and I’ve been pining for a frozen watermelon mojito for a couple summers now and been stuck at the impasse of knowing once I added the requisite ice, simple syrup, or club soda, the watermelon-y impact would be all but diminished. I may do even less sugar next time (I used 1 TBSP). I need to run out and buy more watermelon. Six years ago: One-Pan Farro with Tomatoes and Hot Fudge Sundae Cake They begged for the recipe, and I happily shared, as well as the tip to freeze watermelon chunks. soooo refreshing, gorgeous with the fresh mint buzzed in and the black flecks from the watermelon. Thank you! And thanks for the tip about freezing the watermelon, probably explains why mine never gets cold enough…. Also, leave it on low (1-2) longer so it has time to grab the chunks and break them down. Yes, my vitamix wasn’t happy, either. I’m also thinking about pouring the mixture into popsicle molds. My sister even came back the next day and oh-so-casually asked if I happened to have any more watermelon left. I read your feature in the Times. It also reminded me to report that I sometimes use frozen watermelon in place of ice cubes in your coconut frozen limeade, which is a nice variation. But most of my attempts to bake with it or turn it into drinks, with this exception, have had limited success, because there is a mildness, a gentleness to watermelon that gets smothered under other things. Making this for the weekend because it has been so hot in Chicago! Sweetness will of course vary by the ripeness of the melon. This was the best drink I’ve ever made. Enjoy. This is so refreshing. so refreshing, so good. I hope you like it. This is excellent but be warned if you are making the virgin version that you’ll need to add additional liquid to help your blender run. Please do tell about the auto citrus juicer! thank you, Deb! This sounds delish! I have one, but it doesn’t have a press down handle, which seems like the game-changer! They sell large ones in wedges so you can always see the inside and never get a dud. If you haven’t tried, it is SO GOOD! Now that it’s easier, I’ll be making it even more often! Your email address will not be published. Blended the watermelon and lime before freezing until slushy. These are life changing. https://metro.co.uk/2018/06/08/happens-body-drink-alcohol-hot-weather-7615314/. 1.5 Years Ago: Korean Braised Short Ribs Everybody loved them. Replace the rum with simple syrup for a virgin version. Now just waiting for the watermelon to freeze!!!! Pin 101. Share. Fabulous! I’m not sure why it took me as long as it did to have my a-ha moment but the solution was, well, right next to the ice cubes in the freezer. So good, I can’t stop thinking about it. Add the mint simple syrup, lime juice, and rum (if using) and blend together for a second to combine. Made these tonight, and they were perfect for the weather. I definitely think you could keep your rum in the freezer (it’s where we keep our vodka) but the drink I left blended in the freezer solidified so I might leave the watermelon in cubes and just blend as needed. It's paleo, gluten-free, and whole30 friendly. This is spectacular! I think I’ll try that and see how it turns out. Dried watermelon is a great way to “cook” watermelon and concentrate the flavor instead of diluting it. (FYI I’ve also heard sub the rum for vodka and the mint for basil…). I promise you’ll thank you later. I usually juice them all and freeze (it takes forever!) Or even pre-mixed watermelon rum and sugar and froze? Meed to try this stat. * because you had the forethought to go ahead and freeze watermelon right now. Such a great idea to freeze the watermelon and blend. Thank you for the frozen cube idea! Just made this and it is so nice on a hot summer night. I make a summer watermelon cocktail that’s similar. I don’t know about you, but to me watermelon is summer. Place the watermelon slices in a food processor and puree until smooth. This what happens to your body. Jul 19, 2019 - There is no time like a heat wave to unlearn everything you thought you knew about watermelon. There is a watermelon farm near us and we get given all the ones that don’t look good enough for the stores! A delicious and refreshing drink. I added the lime and rum and club soda/seltzer right away to help with the blending, which fixed the problem. Use frozen strawberries. Let’s talk about sweetness: A thing I noticed making a few rounds of these is that the level of sweetness that tastes exactly right out of the freezer/blender (2 tablespoons) tastes a bit sweet for my tastes as it defrosts. Rub the rims of 2 highball glasses with a mint leaf and dip in sugar to coat (optional). Why it isn’t a more popular fruit I will never understand. Also think that pineapple is quite a nice addition, have you tried it before? What are y’all feeding those adorable children?! Twelve years ago: Double Chocolate Layer Cake, And for the other side of the world: I have a pretty lousy freezer but it was still only a couple hours, especially if the cubes are small and in a single layer. OMG this sounds incredible! I needed to bang the pieces down a little more but it eventually blended! ), I make a granita that is honeydew cooked in sugar and lime then frozen and scraped; it would be natural, if not obvious, to add mint during cooking, then add rum to the granita and serve. Phoenix is now holding on to 105+ temps so these will be on repeat for a long time! Cheers, Deb. I made it without rum and with less lime juice than called for and had no problem at all getting it to blend. Add to the blender with everything else. I’m going on a second summer of loving these, and a rum-less version got me through being pregnant last the summer (absolutely delicious even as a mock tail). I don’t need to tell you that a slice of fresh watermelon cold from the fridge is one of life… Jul 3, 2020 - There is no time like a heat wave to unlearn everything you thought you knew about watermelon. This will be on repeat all summer! I love making/eating/drinking watermelon EVERYTHING in the summer. Good news, however, there’s no timestamp on dinner rolls, especially ones as wonderful as these. Plus, I didn't have to wait for it to thaw like I would with my strawberries. I had to add a little bit of sugar but my watermelon was quite meh to begin with. When my wife and I were in Thailand I think we had a watermelon smoothie twice daily, $1 ea in 100% humidity was irresistible. Also, it is naturally sweetened. Alcoholic Drinks. Where are you buying your watermelons? How to Make a Watermelon Mojito Slushie: Add cubed watermelon to a blender. I’ve been making (virgin) variations on this, but my anemic immersion blender always struggled. I see no need for any plastic wrap, etc, as the chunks came off my metal pan with no problem. Watermelon Mojito Cupcakes made from doctored cake mix and a mint frosting will brighten up any picnic or summer party. Eight years ago: Whole Wheat Raspberry Ricotta Scones I am the world’s worst watermelon picker outer. Log in, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window). Muddle together sugar, mint, lime juice, and watermelon in a cocktail shaker. Four years ago: Tomato and Fried Provolone Sandwich My mom is a fantastic gardener and had a watermelon patch and everything. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Made these last night for a happy hour on our patio, and they were such a hit! The taste of jalapeno takes this margarita over the top, and it’s not hot at all! If you love watermelon then this Watermelon Tequila Mojito is for you! You think they’d keep the frozen texture better if you kept the rum in the freezer? They are growing so tall! The one watermelon we got so far this summer was pretty blah. We had some amazing watermelon drinks in Thailand and this sounds like an easy way to replicate at home! Pour watermelon rum mixture into glasses over crushed ice (you can remove the mint leaves and add new, fresh ones to garnish as desired). My Vitamix was also unimpressed (although I wondered if it’s ’cause I halved the recipe for a single serving) but between banging the cubes down and adding a roughly equivalent amount of water as lemon juice (I was out of lime) it worked fine and definitely didn’t water things down noticeably. 3.5 Years Ago: Hot and Sour Soup and Belgian Brownie Cakelets Seven years ago: Bacon Corn Hash Friends and family will love these served in mini toothpicks! Eleven years ago: Chocolate Sorbet First published July 19, 2019 on smittenkitchen.com |, Hummus Heaped with Tomatoes and Cucumbers, Oven-Braised Beef with Tomatoes and Garlic, https://rasamalaysia.com/sparkling-watermelon-lemonade/, 1 pound (a scant 4 cups) watermelon in 1-inch cubes (from about 2 pounds with rind on), 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (from 2 to 3 limes), plus wedges for serving, 3 to 4 ounces (6 to 8 tablespoons) white rum, Leaves from 1 to 2 sprigs of fresh mint, plus extra for garnish. One year ago: Corn Fritters and Bourbon Peach Smash Your email address will not be published. We had it last weekend and I converted a non-rum drinker. So, I tried to make these without the booze for my kids, but my Vitamix had a hard time blending the solid watermelon cubes. Found the recipe a little too thick and had to add extra rum and lime juice to the blender but the taste was AMAZING. Pour in the rum, then add enough ice to fill the glass. I made watermelon jalapeno margaritas recently, and the recipe called for briefly steeping the sliced jalapeno in the tequila. Maybe next time I’ll leave some pieces of watermelon unfrozen to help things move along… But again, overall delicious! Cherries aren’t that far away…. Did anyone else have this problem? Whenever I cut a watermelon now I portion some off to be frozen. It looks amazing. Extract juice in a bowl. I add fresh mint AND basil. Freezing watermelon cubes is beyond brilliant! Previous post: corn salad with chile and lime. (and no simple syrup b/c the st germain is so sweet). The concept of frozen fruit works well for margaritas as well. Definitely go with the lower amount of sugar if you’re not fond of super sweet drinks. This was soooo goood!!! I make these all the time and use Swerve for the sweetener. Delicious! That sounds like a great idea! Thanks Deb! In a pitcher crush mint leaves (5 – 7 times) Blend until smooth. Pour into a 9 x 13- inch baking pan and freeze 2 hours or until slushie consistency. I don't really know how to describe it, but the watermelon and mint gave it a nice flavor. The watermelon has spoken; it has told you its limits. but now I’ll just freeze them in chunks and save myself the juicing step :). Made this with some watermelon that had been sitting in my freezer from last August (horrible – I know). There is no time like a heat wave to unlearn everything you thought you knew about watermelon. Brought me back to drinking vodka-spiked Slurpees in college! “So, just eat it fresh and be done with it,” would be a reasonable, rational takeaway. Mini chocolate chips give the effect of watermelon seeds and add a hint of chocolate flavor. I don’t need to tell you that a slice of fresh watermelon cold from the fridge is one of life… We used 1 tablespoon and it was perfect. Nine years ago: Mango Slaw with Cashews and Mint, Thai-Style Chicken Legs, Peach Blueberry Cobbler, and Scalloped Tomatoes with Croutons I will definitely be making this drink again soon! Watermelon Mojito Variations. Tweet. Three years ago: Corn, Bacon and Parmesan Pasta In a large pitcher, add the mint leaves, pureed watermelon, rum, simple syrup and the lime juice. ’ m sure I ’ ll try this too – I ’ ll try this –. Make, only 5 ingredients and are a bad ides! t we think of it ( for! 1/2 to 3 tablespoons of sugar but my blender is on the watermelon mojito smitten kitchen, and and! 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