Watermelon Mai Tai ๐น
Overview:
Welcome to lovewithrecipes.com, where we bring you a refreshing and tropical delight: the Watermelon Mai Tai! ๐บ This vibrant cocktail combines the juicy sweetness of watermelon with the zing of rum and triple sec, topped off with a splash of dark rum for that extra kick. It’s a perfect drink for those hot summer days or when you’re simply craving a taste of the tropics. Let’s dive into the recipe and get those taste buds dancing!
Ingredients:
Here’s what you’ll need:
Quantity | Ingredient |
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1 | light rum |
1 | triple sec |
1 | watermelon |
1/2 | pineapple, juiced ๐ |
6 | melon balls |
3/4 | lime, juiced ๐ |
Dark rum, for floating | |
Cherry, for garnish ๐ | |
Watermelon wedge, for garnish ๐ |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Ingredients:
- Gather your light rum, triple sec, fresh watermelon, pineapple juice, melon balls, lime juice, dark rum, cherry, and watermelon wedge. ๐น๐๐๐๐
- Have a hurricane glass ready with ice cubes.
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Blend the Flavors:
- In a blender, add the light rum, triple sec, fresh watermelon chunks, pineapple juice, melon balls, and lime juice.
- Blend everything at high speed until smooth and well combined. ๐ช๏ธ
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Assemble the Drink:
- Take your prepared hurricane glass filled with ice cubes.
- Pour the blended mixture over the ice, filling the glass almost to the top.
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Float the Dark Rum:
- Gently pour a splash of dark rum on top of the drink. The dark rum will create a beautiful layering effect. ๐ฅ
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Garnish and Serve:
- Finish off your Watermelon Mai Tai by garnishing with a cherry ๐ and a watermelon wedge ๐.
- The vibrant colors and fresh garnishes will make this cocktail as visually appealing as it is delicious!
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Enjoy! ๐
- Stir gently before sipping to mix the flavors.
- Sip and savor the tropical paradise in a glass! ๐ด๐น
Tips and Tricks:
- For an extra frosty drink, freeze some watermelon cubes ahead of time and use them in place of regular ice cubes.
- If you prefer a sweeter cocktail, add a splash of simple syrup to the blender.
- Don’t have melon balls? No problem! You can cut the melon into small cubes instead.
- To make a larger batch for a party or gathering, simply multiply the ingredients accordingly.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 179.5
- Fat Content: 0.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 2.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 16.5g
- Fiber Content: 0.7g
- Sugar Content: 13.4g
- Protein Content: 1.1g
Serving:
This recipe makes 1 serving, perfect for a solo indulgence or a special treat just for you! ๐ฅ
Keywords:
Pineapple, Melons, Tropical Fruits, Fruit, Less than 15 Minutes, No Cook, Small Appliance, Easy ๐บ๐๐
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