Weekend Cocktail Time: Juicy Watermelon Eclipse
Friday, August 21, 2009 at 12:44AM
Martie Duncan in Martie Knows Parties, Watermelon cocktail recipes, cocktail & drink recipes, cocktail recipes, recipes, rum recipes, watermelon rum drinks

Yum! Watermelon is so sweet and ripe right now, this is the perfect drink to set your weekend in motion. We always have watermelon left over after a BBQ and this is a great new way to use it! You can sub another rum but the Mount Gay Eclipse Rum is worth a trip to the store if you don't have it. Since the fresh watermelon is the star of the show; use a big wedge or slice for garnish to make the presentation extra special.

Watermelon Eclipse

1 ½ ounces Mount Gay Eclipse Gold Rum

Splash Grand Marnier

3-4 chunks fresh watermelon

1 ounce fresh lime juice

1 ounce fresh lemon juice

½ ounce simple syrup (recipe below)

Splash orange juice

In a cocktail shaker, muddle the watermelon well, making sure there are no seeds. Add the remaining ingredients and ice. Shake well and strain into chilled martini glasses.

Simple syrup: Bring equal parts water and sugar to a boil, allowing sugar to dissolve. Cool completely before adding to drinks.

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