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Roadside Mojito Recipe

Name: Neighbors Tap & Tables ROADSIDE MOJITO Recipe
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: 2 oz white rum; 1 oz fresh lime juice; 0.5 oz simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water); 2 oz watermelon juice (seedless, strained); 8 leaves fresh mint leaves; 1 piece lime wheel or wedge; 1 piece watermelon wedge (optional); 2 oz club soda (or sparkling water); 1 cup crushed ice

Inspired by Neighbors Tap & Table

Time10m

Serves1

Rum, lime juice, simple syrup, watermelon juice.

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Ingredients

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Mojito Base

2 oz white rum1 oz Fresh lime juice1/2 oz simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water)2 oz watermelon juice (seedless, strained)

Herbs & Garnish

8 leaves fresh mint leaves1 piece lime wheel or wedge1 piece watermelon wedge (optional)

Finish & Serve

2 oz club soda (or sparkling water)1 cup crushed ice

Method

Prep

Chill glass & strain juice

If possible, chill a highball glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes. Prepare seedless watermelon juice by blending ripe watermelon and straining through a fine mesh to remove pulp; measure 2 oz and keep chilled.

Build the Mojito

Muddle mint and lime

In a mixing glass or the chilled serving glass, place the fresh mint leaves and the fresh lime juice. Add the simple syrup. Gently muddle 6–8 mint leaves with the lime juice and syrup — press just enough to bruise the leaves and release oils without shredding them, about 8–10 light presses.

Add spirits and watermelon

Add the white rum and the strained watermelon juice to the muddled mint mixture. Stir briefly (4–6 seconds) to combine flavors.

Add ice and soda

Fill the serving glass with crushed ice to the top (about 1 cup). Pour the mojito mixture over the ice, then top with club soda (about 2 oz) to taste. Gently lift and fold once or twice with a bar spoon to integrate the soda without flattening the bubbles.

Garnish & Serve

Garnish with the remaining mint sprig (slap it between your palms once to release aroma) and a lime wheel on the rim. Optionally add a small watermelon wedge on the rim or a thin watermelon fan on a toothpick. Serve with a straw and enjoy immediately.