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Summer Watermelon Mojito

Last updated December 28, 2020. Originally posted June 12, 2019 By Jyothi Rajesh 22 Comments

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This refreshing summer watermelon mojito is made with few simple ingredients and incredibly easy to make. A perfect summer cocktail that great for backyard BBQ parties.

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Watermelon Mojito Recipe

Light refreshment on hot summer days are always welcome. And mojito is a great option for it. If you are a mojito fan, then you would definitely want to include this cocktail into the list of your favorite mojitos.

Mojitos is definitely delicious drink that no one can resist. But most of them are sugar loaded. Though the natural sweetness from watermelon itself should be enough for a mojito, some of us definitely need that extra sweetness.

Personally I don’t like sugary sweet mojitos. A nice kick from rum in mojitos are great, but the over load of sugar in the cocktail knocks me out pretty fast and gives a bad hangover. Alcohol and sugar (rather over load sugar) is a bad thing for me. I don’t like the hangover at all.

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I always make homemade mojitos less sweetened. And when having it out, I personally request the bartender to make it sugarless or less sugar.

This mojito recipe is lighter, we have added sugar, but in much lesser quantity. Go for natural sweeteners like honey if you prefer it. Especially if you going to be sipping on a couple of glasses full on hot summer day.

In this recipe, powdered sugar is used and in less quantity.  Leave out sugar totally if you feel watermelon sweetness would be enough.

Mojitos can be made so many ways. Watermelon is one of the best choices for summer mojito. It’s definitely a fun twist to the classic white rum mojito. A perfect summer cocktail that great for backyard BBQ parties.

If making it for kids entertainment, leave out white rum. Kids would love the refreshing sweet fruity watermelon taste in the mojito. With loads of ice in,  it’s perfect summer pool party as well.

best summer cocktail watermelon mojito recipe served in glasses

Simple syrup is mostly used in any mojito preparation. But using sugar does work as well. We used powdered sugar to help dissolve it in mojito faster. Crystal white sugar needs extra stirring to make it dissolve completely.

The sweetness from fresh ripe watermelon combined with zing from lime juice, kick from white rum, freshness of mint leaves and loads of ice – a perfect cocktail to sip on sitting on pool side on hot summer afternoon or for evening BBQ backyard party.

What Goes In Summer Watermelon Mojito Recipe

1 small watermelon, cubed

3 oz white rum

3 limes, juiced

15 mint leaves, muddles

15 mint leaves, fresh

1 tablespoon powdered sugar

2 cups ice

Makes 4 – 6 servings.

ingredients for summer watermelon mojito recipe

Kitchen Tools Helpful For Making Mojito

Liquid measuring cups

Muddler

High power blender

Citrus juicer

Cocktail Shaker

Pitcher

Mojito Glasses

fresh watermelon mojito in glass pitcher is best summer time pool party drink

How To Make Watermelon Mojito

Use fully ripe watermelon for mojito recipe. Remove the sweet, pink flesh of watermelon.  We did not bother to remove the seeds. Blend it and strain it in fine mesh sieve. Saves so much time.

Use high power blender or food processor to juice watermelon cubes. Strain the juice, pour into glass jar and refrigerate until use.

Use citrus squeezer to extract lime juice. Refrigerate it. If you like slushie watermelon mojito, freeze lime juice.

For sweetener you can use simple syrup or sugar. To make simple syrup boil ½ cup sugar in ½ cup water. Once sugar dissolves, remove from heat and let it cool completely.

Muddle 15-20 mint leaves. Smash it well so all natural oil and flavors of mint is released. Do not puree mint.

Use a glass pitcher to stir everything. Or use a cocktail shaker.

Into a pitcher add powdered sugar or simple syrup which ever you are using. Pour squeezed lime juice. Add in ice. Using a wooden cocktail stirrer stir until sugar is completely dissolved.

Next add muddled mint, lime slices, watermelon juice, white rum. For extra flavors add some more fresh mint leaves, few cubes watermelon (I froze watermelon cubes and added it. But the time you serve this mojito, frozen watermelon cubes will soften and make the mojito much cooler).

Stir everything together and while stirring smash mint and lime to release some of it’s fresh flavors into the mojito.

Refrigerate it until ready to be served.

Into mojito glasses, add few extra ice, some lime slices and pour watermelon mojito into the glasses.

Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve immediately.

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MORE REFRESHING WATERMELON RECIPES FIT FOR SUMMER :

Spicy Watermelon Margarita

Watermelon Feta Salad

Frozen Watermelon Smoothie

Icy Cool Watermelon Granita

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Summer Watermelon Mojito

Jyothi Rajesh
This refreshing summer watermelon mojito is made with few simple ingredients and incredibly easy to make. A perfect summer cocktail that great for backyard BBQ parties.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins
Course Drinks/Cocktail
Cuisine American, Spanish
Servings 4 servings
Calories 414

Ingredients
  

  • 1 small watermelon cubed
  • 3 oz white rum
  • 3 limes juiced
  • 15 mint leaves muddles
  • 15 mint leaves fresh
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
  • 2 cups ice

For Serving:

  • Ice
  • Mint leaves
  • Lime slices

Instructions
 

  • Use fully ripe watermelon for mojito recipe. Remove the sweet, pink flesh of watermelon.  We did not bother to remove the seeds. Blend it and strain it in fine mesh sieve. Saves so much time.
  • Use high power blender or food processor to juice watermelon cubes. Strain the juice, pour into glass jar and refrigerate until use.
  • Use citrus squeezer to extract lime juice. Refrigerate it. If you like slushie watermelon mojito, freeze lime juice.
  • For sweetener you can use simple syrup or sugar. To make simple syrup boil ½ cup sugar in ½ cup water. Once sugar dissolves, remove from heat and let it cool completely.
  • Muddle 15-20 mint leaves. Smash it well so all natural oil and flavors of mint is released. Do not puree mint.
  • Use a glass pitcher to stir everything. Or use a cocktail shaker.
  • Into a pitcher add powdered sugar or simple syrup which ever you are using. Pour squeezed lime juice. Add in ice. Using a wooden cocktail stirrer stir until sugar is completely dissolved.
  • Next add muddled mint, lime slices, watermelon juice, white rum. For extra flavors add some more fresh mint leaves, few cubes watermelon (I froze watermelon cubes and added it. But the time you serve this mojito, frozen watermelon cubes will soften and make the mojito much cooler).
  • Stir everything together and while stirring smash mint and lime to release some of it’s fresh flavors into the mojito.
  • Refrigerate it until ready to be served.
  • Into mojito glasses, add few extra ice, some lime slices and pour watermelon mojito into the glasses.
  • Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve immediately.

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Nutritional Info - Please keep in mind that nutritional information provided is only a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.

Nutrition

Calories: 414kcalCarbohydrates: 93gProtein: 7gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 15mgPotassium: 1353mgFiber: 6gSugar: 72gVitamin A: 6745IUVitamin C: 108.2mgCalcium: 114mgIron: 3.4mg
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  1. Jacqueline Debono says

    June 23, 2019

    June 23, 2019 at 4:47 pm

    5 stars
    We eat a lot of watermelon here in Italy! This is such a great alternative way to use it! Perfect for entertaining too! Pinning for later!

    Reply
    • jyothirajesh says

      June 23, 2019

      June 23, 2019 at 10:07 pm

      thank you

      Reply
  2. Natalie says

    June 20, 2019

    June 20, 2019 at 2:16 am

    5 stars
    Mojito is my favorite summer drink. I absolutely love the watermelon in this recipe. I will definitely give this a try.

    Reply
    • jyothirajesh says

      June 20, 2019

      June 20, 2019 at 8:21 am

      Thank you Natalie

      Reply
  3. Danielle says

    June 19, 2019

    June 19, 2019 at 12:20 am

    5 stars
    Such a great cocktail for this summer – just what I need! And that watermelon-mint combo is just amazing! I just need to buy some mint and I am ready to try it!

    Reply
    • jyothirajesh says

      June 19, 2019

      June 19, 2019 at 7:52 am

      Thank you Danielle

      Reply
  4. Heidy L. McCallum says

    June 18, 2019

    June 18, 2019 at 8:27 pm

    5 stars
    This sounds so nice and refreshing- I can’t wait to try it. I’m thinking this weekend would be perfect by the pool

    Reply
    • jyothirajesh says

      June 18, 2019

      June 18, 2019 at 8:57 pm

      Absolutely, we loved it at pool party

      Reply
  5. Cheese Curd In Paradise says

    June 18, 2019

    June 18, 2019 at 8:00 pm

    5 stars
    I love watermelon, and this looks so delicious! I can’t wait to make these to enjoy at our cabin on the patio this summer!

    Reply
    • jyothirajesh says

      June 18, 2019

      June 18, 2019 at 8:56 pm

      Thank you

      Reply
  6. Leslie says

    June 18, 2019

    June 18, 2019 at 8:07 am

    5 stars
    What a refreshing summer treat! My mouth is watering just looking at it! Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • jyothirajesh says

      June 18, 2019

      June 18, 2019 at 8:47 am

      Thank you Leslie

      Reply
  7. Ramona says

    June 18, 2019

    June 18, 2019 at 3:54 am

    5 stars
    I love watermellon and I cannot wait to overdo on this beautiful fruit. this recipe is the perfect summer refreshing one. Such a nice pictures too!

    Reply
    • jyothirajesh says

      June 18, 2019

      June 18, 2019 at 8:04 am

      Thank you Ramona

      Reply
  8. Mahy Elamin says

    June 18, 2019

    June 18, 2019 at 2:53 am

    5 stars
    This sounds perfectly refreshing for summer!! Love that!! I can’t wait to make it

    Reply
    • jyothirajesh says

      June 18, 2019

      June 18, 2019 at 8:03 am

      Thank you Mahy

      Reply

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