Melancia Recipe
Plantation Three Star rum, fresh watermelon juice, lime, mint, Tajin rim
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Glass
Begin by rimming a cocktail glass with Tajin seasoning. To do this, moisten the rim of the glass with a lime wedge, then dip the rim into a plate of Tajin to coat it evenly.
- 2
Juice the Watermelon
Cut a fresh watermelon into chunks and blend it in a blender until smooth. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to extract the juice. Measure out 4 oz of fresh watermelon juice.
Mixing the Cocktail
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of Plantation Three Star Rum, 4 oz of fresh watermelon juice, 1 oz of fresh lime juice, and 10 fresh mint leaves.
- 4
Shake It Up
Add ice cubes to the shaker, then secure the lid and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well chilled.
Serving the Cocktail
- 5
Strain and Serve
Strain the cocktail mixture into the prepared glass filled with fresh ice or serve straight up, depending on your preference.
- 6
Garnish
Garnish with a watermelon wedge and a sprig of mint for a refreshing touch.