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Homemade watermelon mojito with mint and lime on a white counter. Real summer drink shot from above in natural lighting.

Watermelon Mojito

Cool down with this refreshing watermelon mojito bursting with mint, lime, and juicy watermelon. Perfect for summer parties or poolside sipping.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 drinks
Course: Cocktails, Drinks
Cuisine: American, Cuban-Inspired
Calories: 95
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Watermelon Seedless, cut into small cubes
  • 8–10 Mint leaves Fresh, plus more for garnish
  • ½ Lime Juiced, plus wedges for muddling
  • 2 oz White rum Optional, use vodka or coconut rum
  • 1 teaspoon Simple syrup Optional, to taste
  • ½ cup Sparkling water Or club soda
  • Ice Crushed preferred
  • Watermelon wedge For garnish
  • Mint sprig For garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Muddler Or use the back of a wooden spoon
  • 2 Tall glasses Mason jars work too
  • 1 Citrus juicer For fresh lime juice
  • 1 Knife For cutting watermelon and limes
  • 1 Cutting board Optional but helpful

Method
 

  1. Muddle watermelon in glass.
  2. Add mint leaves and lime juice.
  3. Lightly muddle lime and mint together.
  4. Pour in rum and optional simple syrup.
  5. Fill glass with crushed ice.
  6. Top with sparkling water and stir lightly.
  7. Garnish with mint and watermelon wedge.
  8. Serve immediately with a straw.

Notes

We test everything in our cozy kitchen (with Sprout as the taste-tester!), but nutrition info is just a ballpark figure. For exact numbers; especially if someone’s counting, try using your own ingredients in a nutrition calculator you trust.