Drink and be merry

Watermelon Mojito

By Riki Altman, Special to Metromix

The city’s all decked out in red and green for Christmas, so why not get some of that holiday spirit up in ya? This refreshing, zingy drink from Tatu in Hollywood will have you caroling all night long.

Recipe

1 ½ ounces clear/light rum (Bacardi recommended)
½ ounce Watermelon Liquor (Marie Brizzard recommended)
4 cubes fresh watermelon
Mint
Fresh Lime
Sugar (to taste)

Muddle a generous pinch of mint, sugar and about three lime wedges in the bottom of a tall mojito glass. Add ice to fill the glass, then add rums. Stir until fully blended, then garnish with a watermelon wedge. Renders one drink.