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 as your stresses melt away? Garnish with lime and watermelon slices, plus fresh mint if desired.
Ingredients
- 6 cups cubed seedless watermelon
- 50 freshs mint leaves
- 1 cup (8 fluid ounces) white rum
- 5 limes , juiced
- 0.67 cups simple syrup
- 2 cups ice cubes , or as needed
- 1 cup (8 fluid ounces) club soda , or as needed
Instructions
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1
Place watermelon cubes into a blender; blend until smooth. Transfer to a mesh strainer set over a bowl to remove pulp. Measure 2 cups strained watermelon juice; set aside.
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2
Place mint leaves in the bottom of a pitcher. Add ½ watermelon juice to the pitcher; mash mint leaves with a cocktail muddler or bottom of a wooden spoon.
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3
Stir in remaining ½ watermelon juice, rum, lime juice, and simple syrup. Fill pitcher with ice; top with club soda to serve.
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