Patience is an important ingredient in the Rumos melon cocktail — summer refreshment recipe, although it is rarely on the shopping list. Ice cold watermelon, lime, mint and white rum. The heat doesn't go away, it's just suddenly much less disturbing. Fortunately, good scents also make the wait a lot easier.
Thorough preparation
- Preparation: prepare all the ingredients and tools, read the steps, then measure the ingredients. This way, you don't have to rush while cooking, and it's easier to find the right consistency.
- Blend the melon with the lime juice and sugar syrup until smooth, then filter if you like. Go slowly and check the texture, aroma and balance of flavors before each subsequent operation.
- In a pitcher, mix the white rum and some lightly crushed mint leaves. Mix or work just until uniform; over-mixing with more dough and foam can spoil the texture.
- Pour into glasses filled with ice, and for a lighter version, loosen with a little cold soda. Go slowly and check the texture, aroma and balance of flavors before each subsequent operation.
- Garnish with mint, lime and a small slice of melon. Adults only, consumed responsibly. Work on a stable cutting board and aim for uniform pieces so that the raw materials soften evenly.
- Finishing and serving: let the food settle for a few minutes, if its character allows. Taste it, adjust the seasoning, and then serve it at the right temperature for the food.
Practical tips and common mistakes
- Chill both the melon and the glasses in advance; so less ice is needed and the drink does not dilute quickly.
- Adjust the sweetness and acidity gradually, because the flavors may become more muted when cooled.
- Cool thoroughly before serving, then stir or shake to bring the flavors together again.
- Only cool the leftovers and put them in the fridge, covered, and reheat them according to the nature of the food before consumption.