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Two watermelon mojitos with garnishes.
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Watermelon Mojito Recipe

This refreshing watermelon mojito combines fresh watermelon juice, rum, lime, mint, and simple syrup for the perfect summer cocktail.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Beverages, Cocktails, Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: mojito, summer cocktail, watermelon
Servings: 1 cocktail

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh watermelon cubes
  • 1.5 oz white rum
  • .5 oz simple syrup
  • 2 oz club soda
  • 4 lime wedges
  • 6-8 fresh mint leaves
  • mint leaves, lime slices and watermelon slices for garnish

Instructions

  • Blend 1 cup of fresh watermelon cubes in a blender until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove the pulp.
    1 cup fresh watermelon cubes
  • To a glass, add the lime wedges and muddle to release the lime juice. Add mint leaves and gently muddle a few times to release a minty aroma.
    4 lime wedges, 6-8 fresh mint leaves
  • Add 1.5 ounces rum, 1.5 ounces of fresh watermelon juice, and .5 ounces simple syrup. Stir to combine, then fill the glass with ice and stir a few more times.
    1.5 oz white rum, .5 oz simple syrup
  • Top with club soda and garnish with lime slices, fresh watermelon and mint sprigs before serving immediately.
    2 oz club soda