Watermelon Mojitos! If summer had an official drink, this would be it: Sweet watermelon muddled with fresh mint leaves, lime juice and rum! It’s the perfect cocktail for poolside gatherings or summer parties — make a couple for an at-home “happy hour” or mix up a pitcher for a crowd!
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Total Time5 minutesmins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1mojito
Author: The Kitchen Prep
Ingredients
½cupdiced seedless watermelon
4-6fresh mint leaves
¼ to ½ouncelight agave nectar or simple syrup {depending on how sweet you prefer your drinks}
Juice from ¼ lime wedge
1 ½ouncessilver {white} rum
Splash of club soda
Optional: Frozen Blueberries for color
Instructions
In a cocktail glass, muddle together the watermelon, mint, agave, lime juice and rum to release some of the juice and mint essence.
Add enough ice to fill the glass, then top with club soda and a few frozen blueberriesand extra watermelon chunks if desired. Garnish with mint.
Notes
This recipe was a contribution from Tony Licudine.