Mojito Melon Skewers with Mint
Mojito melon skewers with mint are the perfect summer snack - juicy, fresh, and full of flavor. Easy to make and great for parties!
Ingredients
- 2 galia melon
- 6 limes juice
- ¼ teaspoon lime zest finaly grated
- 3 tablespoons confectioners sugar
- 8 sprigs fresh mint leaves
- 1½ cup rum
Ingredients you need per step are listed below the step in Italic
Instructions
- Cut the melons into a total of 16 wedges. Remove the skin and seeds. Place the melon pieces in a big bowl.2 galia melon
- In a blender, add the lime juice, zest, sugar, mint leaves, rum, and sparkling water. Blend until the mint is finely chopped and the mix is light green.6 limes, ¼ teaspoon lime zest, 3 tablespoons confectioners sugar, 8 sprigs fresh mint leaves, 1½ cup rum
- Pour the marinade over the melon slices. Cover the bowl and put it in the fridge. Let it sit for at least 1 hour.
- Remove the bowl from the fridge. Gently pat the melon slices with kitchen paper to prevent them from dipping too much. Stick a skewer into each wedge.
- Place the skewers on a large plate and serve them cold.
NOTES
1. Can I make these without alcohol? Yes! Just swap the rum for lime-flavored Sprite or 7-Up. This way, they're kid-friendly.
2. How long should the melon marinate? At least one hour. Overnight is even better if you want a stronger flavor.
3. What can I do with leftover marinade? Add ice, more soda, or a splash of extra rum—and turn it into a summer cocktail.
4. Storage
- Fridge: Marinate the melon up to 24 hours in advance. Keep it covered.
- Assembled skewers: Store in the refrigerator for up to six hours.
Nutrition
Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 30mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 114IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Iron: 0.5mg
Have you tried this recipe?Show @byAndreaJanssen or tag #byAndreajanssen
