This delicious Watermelon Mojito Recipe is summers best drink! It’s fresh and light…so refreshing on hot summer days or for evening cocktails with friends. If you love mojitos this is going to become a new favorite.
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Delicious Watermelon Mojito Recipe
This watermelon mojito recipe makes 1 drink. Make sure you have plenty of supplies to share with friends! {wink}
It takes just a few minutes to make this delicious mojito recipe. Cube your watermelon chunks ahead of time as well as slice and wash mint so it is ready to go.
Ingredients:
- fresh watermelon chunks
- lime
- mint
- ice
- white rum
- simple syrup
- soda water
Directions:
- In a glass of choice muddle the watermelon, mint, and lime.
- Add ice.
- Then add rum, simple syrup, and top it off with soda water.
- Stir and enjoy.
*note- add a couple of piece of watermelon in for addition color/garnish
How to pick a good watermelon
These 5 easy tips for picking a good watermelon will have you picking the tastiest watermelon for your mojito.
How to make simple syrup
Can I make my own cocktail simple syrup? Yes, it is super easy to make with sugar and water.
Use equal parts of sugar and water.
- 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water
- Combine the water and the sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil and simmer, stirring, until the sugar has completely dissolved and the syrup has thickened about 5 minutes.
- Cool completely.
- Use in all your cocktails and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one month.
* To make a smaller batch of simple syrup us a lesser portion of sugar and water. Just make sure they are equal.
Can I puree the watermelon?
Yes! If you prefer to puree the watermelon instead of muddling you may do so. Place cubed watermelon in the blend, pulse a few times until smooth. Use a few ounces in each drink.
This Watermelon Mojito cocktail is the perfect summer drink! Sip poolside or serve at your next backyard party! A delicious fresh summer cocktail made with watermelon, mint and rum!
Watermelon Mojito
A delicious fresh summer cocktail made with watermelon, mint and rum!
Servings: 1 Drink
Calories: 196kcal
Cost: $2.00
Ingredients
- .5 Cup Watermelon Cubed
- 2 Slices Lime
- 2 OZ. Rum White
- .5 OZ. Simple Syrup
- 3 OZ. Soda water
- 1 Sprig Mint
Instructions
- In a glass, muddle cubed watermelon, mint and lime.
- Add ice.
- Add rum, simple syrup and soda water.
- Stir and enjoy!
Notes
Cut extra watermelon wedges and limes for garnish.
Nutrition
Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 28mg | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 432IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Iron: 1mg
Looking for more summer cocktail recipes?
- Watermelon Vodka Cocktail
- Mexican Strawberry Tequila Mojito
- Pomegranate Sea Breeze
- 25 Summer Cocktail Recipes
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