Weekend Cocktail Time: Juicy Watermelon Eclipse
Friday, August 21, 2009 at 12:44AM 
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.