Everyone loves a mojito. A classic mint mojito is still my favorite summertime drink, but sometimes it’s fun to change it up.
Colleen came up with this Watermelon Mojito Recipe, and you guys, I cannot WAIT ’til the weekend to give this a try. Doesn’t it just scream SUMMER!??
To make this watermelon mojito, you want to start with a fresh watermelon. Cut it in half, scoop out two heaping cups of watermelon, and add it to your blender. Then measure 1/2 cup of watermelon juice from the remaining watermelon into the blender. Puree until smooth.
At this point, you can add 2-3 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lime juice to the blender and give it a quick pulse. Every watermelon is different, so you’ll want to give it a taste. If it’s not sweet enough, add some simple syrup.
Simple syrup is easy to make. Just heat 1/4 cup water and 1/4 cup sugar in a saucepan on the stove over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes. Take it off the heat and let it cool ’til you’re ready to assemble your mojitos.
When you’re ready to assemble your mojitos, fill a long drink glass half-full with the watermelon/lime puree, add a handful of mint leaves, and muddle with a cocktail muddler or a wooden spoon.
Then add rum to your liking. You can also add more simple syrup if desired. Fill the rest of the glass with ice, and add a little splash of club soda. Give it a stir, and garnish with a slice of watermelon.
Now you have the PERFECT summer cocktail for your next party!! You are welcome.
Watermelon Mojito
- 2 heaping cups watermelon
- 1/2 cup watermelon juice
- White rum
- Mint leaves
- 3 TBS fresh lime juice
- Optional: Simple Syrup (1/4 cup white sugar dissolved in 1/4 cup water)
- Optional: Club soda or Sprite
- Scoop out 2 cups of fresh watermelon and add to your blender.
- Measure 1/2 cup of the watermelon juice that was created when you scooped out the watermelon, and add that to the blender as well. Blend on high until it liquefies.
- Add 3 TBS fresh-squeezed lime juice, and give it a quick pulse.
- Taste. If the puree is not sweet enough, you can add some simple syrup. To make the simple syrup, combine 1/4 cup sugar and a 1/4 cup of water and heat in a small pot on the stove, stirring constantly, until the sugar is dissolved (2-3 minutes). Add some or all of the simple syrup to your puree, or reserve it until you make it by the glass and customize each mojito.
- Fill a glass half-way with the puree, add a handful of mint leaves, and muddle with a cocktail muddler or a wooden spoon.
- Add the rum (to your liking) and some simple syrup, if desired.
- Fill the rest of the glass with ice, top it off if necessary with some more puree, or if you like a little fizz, add a splash of club soda or sprite. Give it a stir and enjoy!
- Garnish with a small watermelon slice.
4 Responses
Heads up, a couple paragraphs say margaritas instead of mojitos…
Ugh, thank you! My editor didn’t even catch that, lol. We both must have been tired last night. 🙂
This sounds so refreshing! Thanks for sharing!
Jill
Doused In Pink
Hi Joanne,
You are an inspiration and I love all what you do. For the first time in my life, I am learning how to put myself together. I enjoy referring to your summer and spring pics since I live in Florida.
Regards,
Elaine