Captain Morgan Releases Watermelon Smash

March 9, 2018  — The creative crew at Captain Morgan has come up with another doozy of a bottle and flavor to join the Canon Blast released in 2015, the Pumpkin Jack O’Lantern in the Fall of 2016 and last summer’s LocoNut coconut flavored spiced rum in a coconut shaped bottle.  The newest addition is Captain Morgan Watermelon Smash.

Described as explosively delicious, Watermelon Smash blends Caribbean rum with ripe, juicy watermelon flavor that will immediately banish the blues and summon summer despite lingering slush and chilly temperatures.  Watermelon is the quintessential fun and sun fruit.  Cookouts and pool parties can’t be far behind.

The bottle looks like a watermelon.  Scratch and sniff and enjoy the aroma of sweet ripe watermelon.  Even better, it tastes like watermelon.  It can be served as a chilled shot or as a base for the really easy to make cocktails below.

Captain Morgan Watermelon Smash is rolling out nationally right now. It is 50 proof, 25% ABV and has a suggested retail price of $15.99 for a 750 ml bottle.

Here are some refreshing Recipes

Chilled Watermelon Smash Shot

1.5 oz. Captain Morgan

Method:  Pour 1.5 oz. of Watermelon Smash into a shaker with ice. Strain into a shot glass and serve.

Watermelon Spritzer

1.5 oz. Captain Morgan Watermelon Smash

0.75 oz. club soda

0.75 oz. lemon-lime soda

Method:  Pour ingredients into a highball glass filled with ice and garnish with a lemon.

Watermelon Mojito

 1.5 oz. Captain Morgan Watermelon Smash

0.5 oz. Captain Morgan White Rum

0.75 oz. lime juice

0.75 oz. Simple Syrup

Club soda

Mint leaves

Method:  Muddle mint leaves, simple syrup, and lime juice in a highball glass. Add ice, top with club soda and garnish with watermelon and mint leaves.