Watermelon Breeze

This refreshing Watermelon Breeze cocktail combines the juicy sweetness of watermelon with the zesty kick of lime and the smoothness of white rum. It's the perfect drink to cool down on a hot summer day.

Watermelon Breeze

A refreshing cocktail that combines watermelon, lime juice, and white rum for a sweet and zesty summer drink.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups watermelon juice
  • Pinch of kosher salt
  • 2 1/2 ounces white rum
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 tablespoon agave nectar
  • Ice cubes
  • Watermelon slice for garnish

Instructions

  1. Process the chopped watermelon in a blender until smooth.
  2. Strain the processed watermelon to yield 1 1/2 cups of watermelon juice and discard the solids.
  3. Chill the watermelon juice until ready to make the cocktail.
  4. Salt half the rim of a chilled coupe glass.
  5. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add the white rum, lime juice, agave nectar, and 3 tablespoons of watermelon juice.
  6. Cover the shaker and shake vigorously for about 10 seconds.
  7. Strain the mixture into the coupe glass.
  8. Garnish with a watermelon slice.