This watermelon mojito recipe is perfect for summertime parties, BBQs, birthdays, and girls' nights. Is there anything more summery than a fresh, juicy watermelon? This drink is refreshing, delicious, and super easy to make on a hot day — not to mention, it looks beautiful in your glass! So why not kick back, relax, and enjoy a tall glass of this mouthwatering cocktail and watch as your stresses just melt away? Garnish with lime and watermelon slices, plus fresh mint if desired.
Ingredients
- seedless watermelon: 6 cups (cubed)
- mint leaves: 50 piece (fresh)
- limes: 5 piece (juiced)
- white rum: 1 cup
- simple syrup: 0.66667 cup
- ice cubes: 2 cups (or as needed)
- club soda: 1 cup (or as needed)
Metric Conversion
Stages of cooking
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Place watermelon cubes into a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into a bowl through a mesh strainer to remove pulp. Measure 2 cups strained watermelon juice and set aside.
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Place mint leaves into the bottom of a pitcher. Pour in 1/2 of the watermelon juice; muddle mint leaves with a muddler or the bottom of a wooden spoon.
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Pour in remaining watermelon juice, lime juice, rum, and simple syrup. Fill the pitcher with ice and top with club soda. Serve.
