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Watermelon Mint Mojito Cocktail Recipe

Watermelon Mint Mojito Cocktail Recipe
This fresh and sweet cocktail combines juicy watermelon with cool mint and rum for a tasty summer drink.
John
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Serving Size 1

Equipment

  • Muddler
  • Cocktail shaker
  • Strainer
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Ice crusher or blender
  • Collins glass
  • Measuring jigger (1 oz and 2 oz)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh watermelon chunks
  • 6-8 fresh mint leaves
  • 2 oz white rum
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 oz simple syrup
  • Club soda
  • Ice cubes
  • Watermelon wedge and mint sprig for garnish

Instructions

  • Place watermelon chunks in a blender and blend until smooth.
  • Add mint leaves and simple syrup to a Collins glass. Then, muddle gently to release the mint oils.
  • Fill the glass 2/3 full with ice cubes.
  • Pour in the rum, lime juice, and 2 oz of watermelon juice.
  • Top with club soda and stir gently.
  • Garnish with a watermelon wedge and fresh mint sprig.

Notes

Store extra watermelon juice in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
For a mocktail version, skip the rum and add extra club soda.
Use fresh watermelon for the best flavor. Frozen watermelon makes the drink too watery.
Make simple syrup by heating equal parts sugar and water until dissolved, then cool completely.