Refreshing Watermelon Mint Mojitos
A cool, crisp, and vibrant twist on the classic mojito featuring fresh watermelon and mint, perfect for summer sipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh seedless watermelon, cubed
- 10–12 fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish
- Juice of 2 medium limes (about 2 tablespoons or 30 ml)
- 2 ounces (60 ml) white rum per serving
- 1–2 teaspoons granulated sugar (or simple syrup, to taste)
- ½ cup (120 ml) soda water or sparkling water per glass
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Cut about 2 cups (roughly 300 grams) of seedless watermelon into cubes and set aside.
- Place mint leaves and watermelon cubes into a glass or mixing jar. Add 1-2 teaspoons of granulated sugar.
- Gently muddle the mint and watermelon with a muddler or the back of a spoon for 1-2 minutes to release juice and mint oils without shredding the mint.
- Add the juice of 2 medium limes and 2 ounces (60 ml) of white rum. Stir gently to combine.
- Fill the glass with ice cubes to the top and pour in approximately ½ cup (120 ml) of soda water.
- Gently stir to mix without losing the fizz.
- Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and a small wedge of watermelon on the rim. Serve immediately with a straw or swizzle stick.
Notes
Be gentle when muddling mint to avoid bitterness. Use fresh lime juice for best flavor. Adjust sugar to taste depending on watermelon sweetness. For a non-alcoholic version, omit rum and add extra soda water or lemon-lime soda. Muddling can be done in a separate glass and strained into serving glass to keep it neat. Frozen watermelon can be used if fresh is unavailable, just thaw slightly before muddling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (approximate
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 1
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