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{Recipe Redux} Watermelon Mojito

July 22, 2014

Hi everyone! It’s time for another Recipe Redux. This month’s theme challenged us to create recipes using our favorite liquors.

“From plain Jane vanilla extract to fancy-pants elderflower liqueur, we like to keep a little liquor in the kitchen. Show us how you like to cook, bake or mix-it-up with spirits, extracts and other alcohols. A splash of vodka makes summer sauces shine – and liqueurs brighten desserts: What’s your healthy recipe with spirit?”

We’ve pretty much had watermelon in our apartment for the past two months straight. Every time I go to the grocery store I’m tempted by the huge bins of watermelon, and when they’re on sale for $2.98 I snag one! Preferably the largest one I can find!

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I love eating watermelon for snacks and especially after working out because they’re so hydrating. Does anyone else sprinkle salt on their fresh watermelon, or is it just me?

Today I’m sharing a quick and easy recipe for a refreshing Watermelon Mojito. I have so much mint growing out on my balcony, I needed a way to use it up! I have both spearmint and pineapple mint growing abundantly.

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Since I’m on a strict anti-reflux diet (per GI doc’s orders…) for the next two months, I could only have a sip of this tasty drink. The boyfriend took care of the rest of it! 

Watermelon Mojito
2014-07-20 19:45:08
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Total Time
5 min
Total Time
5 min
Ingredients
  1. 2 limes, juiced
  2. 10 mint leaves, roughly chopped
  3. 2 tsp honey or agave nectar
  4. 2c frozen watermelon
  5. 1 shot (1.5oz) of your favorite rum (optional)
  6. Spring of mint for garnish
  7. Slice of lime for garnish
Instructions
  1. Mix the lime juice, mint and honey in the bottom of a glass.
  2. Blend the frozen watermelon and rum in a blender until smooth.
  3. Pour the watermelon into the glass and stir.
  4. Garnish with a mint sprig and lime wedge.
By Emily
Zen & Spice https://zenandspice.com/
 What is your favorite way to eat watermelon? Do you lightly salt your fresh watermelon like I do? What’s your favorite watermelon recipe?

Be sure to check out the other liquor-inspired posts from my fellow bloggers! 

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Emily Weeks, RDN, LD
Emily Weeks, RDN, LD

Hi! I’m Emily, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and self-taught intuitive chef. I firmly believe that cooking is the simplest and most important step we can take to improve our minds and bodies and build healthier communities. Join me and let’s bring food back to the kitchen!

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  1. Allie says

    July 22, 2014 at 7:11 am

    I sprinkle salt on my watermelon as well. My husband thinks I am crazy for doing so but it’s so good.

    • Zen & Spice says

      July 22, 2014 at 1:07 pm

      Glad I’m not the only crazy one! Haha ;)

  2. Christine @ Taste of Divine says

    July 22, 2014 at 9:26 am

    This drink is right up my alley-pinning it for later :)
    I’ve never tried sprinkling salt on watermelon before. I’ll have to try that next time I have some.

    • Zen & Spice says

      July 22, 2014 at 1:08 pm

      Once you start, you’ll never eat watermelon the same way again haha!

  3. Ann @ Dunaway Dietetics says

    July 22, 2014 at 9:55 am

    Yum! I love watermelon too. Looks great.

    • Zen & Spice says

      July 22, 2014 at 1:08 pm

      Thanks for stopping by :)

  4. Tamara says

    July 22, 2014 at 10:06 am

    I have never sprinkled salt on watermelon! I have to try that. I usually just eat it straight up, but lately I’ve been seeing some dynamic recipes on Pinterest and on blogs.
    Like this one!

  5. Alex Caspero MA,RD (@delishknowledge) says

    July 22, 2014 at 11:47 am

    Looks delicious! I do a similar watermelon smoothie for breakfast well…without the booze ;) Can’t wait to try this one!

    • Zen & Spice says

      July 22, 2014 at 1:10 pm

      Watermelon smoothies for breakfast sounds so refreshing especially for this hot summer!

  6. Leslie @ With Love, Leslie says

    July 22, 2014 at 12:37 pm

    I love sprinkling a little salt on my watermelon! Yum :) This drink looks tasty and refreshing. It would probably be delicious even without the rum!

    • Zen & Spice says

      July 22, 2014 at 1:10 pm

      It tastes great without the rum! :)

  7. Marisa | Marisa's Morsels says

    July 22, 2014 at 12:44 pm

    Watermelon, mojito… what’s not to love!?

  8. Selena @ The Nutritious Kitchen says

    July 23, 2014 at 1:40 pm

    This sounds SO refreshing!! I LOVE watermelon, especially in the summer! What a great idea :)

  9. [email protected] says

    July 28, 2014 at 1:23 pm

    I love LOVE watermelon with basil and feta cheese mix together. OMG! It’s Heaven. And I’m about to learn how to grill watermelon in a fruit kabob type thing with cinnamon and sugar and honey. Yummy.

    • Zen & Spice says

      July 28, 2014 at 9:10 pm

      I love watermelon, feta and basil too! Such a good combo. And grilled watermelon sounds amazing.

  10. Claudia says

    August 1, 2014 at 8:32 pm

    Consequently mouth watering! That appears impressive!

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