Rum-Infused Watermelon Fireworks Cocktail

A delicious summer drink that is ideal for July 4th celebrations.

Prep Time: 5 mins
Additional Time: 2 hrs
Total Time: 2 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 1
Yield: 1 cocktail

Ingredients

  1. 2 fluid ounces dark rum, divided
  2. 2 (1 inch) cubes watermelon
  3. 1 cup ice, or as needed
  4. 6 fluid ounces peach-flavored sparkling water

Instructions

  1. Put 1 ounce rum in a jar or bowl. Add watermelon cubes, cover, and let sit until watermelon has absorbed the rum, at least 2 hours.
  2. Fill a glass with ice and add remaining 1 ounce rum. Add sparkling water, rum-infused watermelon, and any leftover soaking juices.
  3. I use Kraken(R) black-spiced rum and La Croix(R) sparkling water.

 

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