Ingredients
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- 10–12 fresh mint leaves
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 1–2 tablespoons sugar, or to taste
- 1/2 cup cucamelons, halved (or substitute with 1/2 cucumber, chopped)
- 1 1/2 ounces white rum
- 1/2 cup club soda
Instructions
- In a sturdy glass, add the mint leaves, one lime wedge, and sugar. Muddle them together to release the mint oils and lime juice.
- Add the cucamelons (or cucumber) and muddle again.
- Fill the glass almost to the top with ice.
- Pour the rum over the ice, and fill the glass with club soda.
- Stir, taste, and add more sugar if desired. Garnish with a lime wedge and a sprig of mint. Enjoy this refreshing summer cocktail!