Watermelon Mojitos
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!
Servings: 1 mojito
Ingredients
- ½ cup diced seedless watermelon
- 6 fresh mint leaves
- ½ ounce light agave nectar or simple syrup
- ½ ounce fresh lime juice
- 1½ ounces light 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.
For a Mocktail Version:
Omit the rum or replace with an ounce of watermelon juice, kombucha or an alcohol-free spirit alternative such as Lyre's, Seedlip or Ritual.