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    Published: Jul 14, 2020 · Modified: Jun 14, 2022 by Sara

    Watermelon Mojito

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    Watermelon Mojitos

    There is no cocktail more refreshing than a mojito and nothing more summery than watermelon. Let’s combine them together to make the ultimate summer drink: a watermelon mojito!

    Watermelon Mojitos

    If you’ve never had a mojito before, they are just about as refreshing a drink as you can find. Mint, lime, rum and club soda come together to make this Cuban drink one of my favorites!

    There are lots of variations you can make by adding in other fruit, so I just HAD to make a watermelon mojito. You could use this same recipe subbing cantaloupe, strawberries, or blackberries for equally delicious cocktails! This Fresh Pineapple Mojito is the perfect variation for summer!

    Watermelon Mojitos

    When you order a watermlon mojito (or any other flavor) in a restaurant, there are two main ways they might add the other flavors: either by muddling fruit into the mojito, or by adding a flavored syrup.

    The flavored syrups you buy in the stores tend to be super sweet and have an artificial fruit flavor (think watermelon flavored candy instead of actual watermelon) so I am not a fan, but when you make the syrup at home you get to keep that delicious natural taste! I also muddled in chunks of watermelon because why not?

    Salted Watermelon Mojitos?

    You’ll notice in the recipe below that I added an optional salted rim to the watermelon mojitos. Here in the south we love to salt fruit, especially melons, so naturally we had to give it a shot. If a salted rim is your cup of tea, go for it! It’s delicious either way.

    For a look at other southern food traditions and where they came from be sure to check out Southern Food: Then & Now.

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    Just a tip:

    The only tool you really need for making a mojito is a muddler, but you’ll find it’s a great thing to have around for making fun cocktail. You can grab one here!

    Not necessary, but handy to have are a potato masher (for making the simple syrup) and a mesh strainer.

    This recipe made the suggested list for the Backyard BBQ Menu Ideas. You’ll want to visit for lots of other recipes as well as tips, tricks and planning help for your cookout.

    Watermelon Mojitos

    Watermelon Mojito

    Sara
    We've combined the most refreshing cocktail and the most summery fruit to make the ultimate summer drink: a watermelon mojito!
    5 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 5 mins
    Course Drinks
    Servings 2 cocktails

    Ingredients
      

    Watermelon Simple Syrup

    • ½ cup sugar
    • ½ cup water
    • 1 cup watermelon

    Watermelon Mojito

    • 10 mint leaves
    • 6 1-inch cubes watermelon
    • 4 lime wedges
    • 2 oz watermelon simple syrup
    • 3 oz white rum
    • club soda
    • kosher salt (for rim- optional)

    Instructions
     

    For the watermelon simple syrup

    • Bring water, sugar, and watermelon to a boil and remove from heat.
    • Use a potato masher to mash watermelon. Let mixture cool to room temperature.
    • Remove solids from syrup and store in an airtight container.

    For the watermelon mojitos

    • Optional- Run a lime wedge around the top of the glasses and dip glasses in kosher salt for salted rims.
    • In two rocks glasses, divide mint leaves, watermelon, lime wedges, and 2 ounces of the simple syrup. Muddle together until mint is bruised and most of the juice has come out of the lime and watermelon.
    • Add rum and ice. Top with club soda.
    Keyword beverages, cocktails, drinks
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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    Categories: Cocktails Tags: drinks

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    Comments

    1. Kushigalu says

      July 14, 2020 at 10:32 am

      5 stars
      How refreshing and gorgeous. Perfect for weather here. Thanks for sharing

      Reply
      • Pam says

        July 14, 2020 at 2:48 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    2. Toni says

      July 14, 2020 at 10:59 am

      5 stars
      This drink screams summer! I loved it!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        July 14, 2020 at 2:48 pm

        Agreed! Thanks, Toni.

        Reply
    3. Carrie Robinson says

      July 14, 2020 at 11:19 am

      5 stars
      This looks so refreshing! Perfect cocktail for summertime. 🙂

      Reply
      • Pam says

        July 14, 2020 at 2:48 pm

        Indeed it is. Thank you, Carrie!

        Reply
    4. Alison says

      July 14, 2020 at 11:26 am

      5 stars
      I love a fresh minty mojito and the watermelon adds such natural sweetness. Perfect summer drink!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        July 14, 2020 at 2:48 pm

        We love it too! Thanks, Alison.

        Reply
    5. Luci says

      July 14, 2020 at 11:47 am

      5 stars
      You can’t go wrong with a mojito, especially during the summertime! I love the watermelon in this mojito and how refreshing it is!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        July 14, 2020 at 2:49 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    6. Cathy says

      July 14, 2020 at 8:55 pm

      Sounds like a perfect boat drink! Can’t wait to try!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        July 15, 2020 at 5:56 pm

        That’s a plan!

        Reply
    7. Jessica Callaham says

      August 01, 2020 at 7:29 pm

      5 stars
      This drink was the highlight of my family beach trip. I actually added some mint to the watermelon/sugar/water when making the simple syrup because we had extra! We didn’t have any lime and it was still delicious! This truly is the ultimate summer cocktail! Thank you!!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        August 01, 2020 at 8:09 pm

        Yay! So happy you loved it!

        Reply

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