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    Whisk Affair » Recipes » Global Beverages » Watermelon Mint Mojito

    Published: Jan 19, 2021 | Last Updated On: Mar 4, 2023 by Neha Mathur | This post may contain affiliate links. I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Watermelon Mint Mojito

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    Watermelon Mint Mojito is a refreshing summer cocktail made using fresh watermelon juice, white rum, and club soda. Make a big pitcher using a few simple ingredients in under 10 minutes (vegan, gluten-free).

    Here are some more tropical summer cocktail recipes which are my favorites – Virgin Mojito, Frozen Mango Daiquiri, Chili’s Copycat Frozen Strawberry Margarita, Mango Mojito, Mango Martini, and Traditional Red Wine Sangria. 

    Watermelon mint mojito served in a glass.
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    • About Watermelon Mojito
    • Ingredients
    • Kitchen Tools
    • How To Make Watermelon Mint Mojito
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Pro Tips By Neha
    • Storage Suggestions
    • You Might Also Like
    • Recipe Card

    About Watermelon Mojito

    Made using fresh watermelon juice, mint leaves, sugar, lime juice, white rum, and club soda, Watermelon Mint Mojito is a refreshing fun cocktail that is a breeze to make using a few simple ingredients. It is a fun take on the classic Mojito recipe.

    It has the perfect sweetness from watermelon, tanginess from lime, and the fizz from the club soda. This ideal summer cocktail is for Sunday brunches, potlucks, patio nights, or lazy summer afternoons by the pool.

    This tasty Watermelon Mojito recipe is so colorful and vibrant that no one can say no. Plus, when made at home, you can control the amount of sugar that goes into making it.

    If you want to make a non-alcoholic version for kids or people who don’t drink alcohol, skip adding the white rum and have a delicious mocktail ready.

    Add other summer fruits, such as strawberry, raspberry, cucumber, cherry, etc., to this cocktail for that added twist. 

    This watermelon mint mojito recipe is vegan and gluten-free and can be easily doubled or tripled.

    Ingredients

    watermelon mint mojito ingredients.

    Watermelon – Your cocktail will be as good as your watermelon. Choose the best that you can get. To save time, you can buy an already-cut ripe watermelon.

    Mint Leaves – Fresh mint leaves add a nice refreshing flavor. Replace them with basil leaves for a change in flavor.

    Sugar – Adjust the sugar according to your taste. If the watermelon is very sweet, you can skip adding extra sugar. Sugar-free substitutes like stevia or monk fruit also work fine.

    You can also opt for natural sweeteners like honey, maple syrup, or agave nectar.

    In restaurants & bars, simple syrup is added to cocktails instead of sugar. It gets dissolved quickly in the drink. You can use make one and use it too.

    Lime Juice – I highly recommend using fresh lime juice for the best flavor. Use bottled lime juice only if you have some serious explanation against not using freshly squeezed lime juice.

    You can replace the lime juice with lemon juice.

    White Rum – Traditionally, Mojito is made using white rum (light rum) but feel free to replace it with silver rum, vodka, or tequila.

    Club Soda – Club soda adds that perfect amount of fizz. Make sure it is chilled. If you do not like fizz, you can use chilled plain or sparkling water instead.

    You can also replace soda water with sprite, ginger beer, or ginger ale but keep in mind that they are very sweet, so do not add any extra sugar.

    Soda water can also be replaced with tonic water, pineapple juice, orange juice, or apple cider for a taste change.

    Garnish the glass with a mint sprig, lime wedge, or a lime round.

    Kitchen Tools

    1. Blender
    2. Fine-Mesh Strainer
    3. Muddler
    4. Citrus Juicer
    5. Pitcher
    6. High Ball Glasses

    How To Make Watermelon Mint Mojito

    Preparation

    Peel a 1 lb (500 g) watermelon and cut it into 1-inch cubes. We need approximately 0.6 lb (300 g) of cubed melon. Chill the cubes for a few hours before making the drink.

    Add watermelon cubes to the large blender jar or food processor jar and blend until smooth. Don’t bother if the watermelon has a few seeds. We are going to strain the juice anyway.

    Watermelon cubes added to a blender.
    Watermelon blended until smooth.

    Strain the juice through a fine-mesh strainer in a bowl or a pitcher. Press with the back of a spoon to get maximum juice. Discard the pulp. Straining the juice gives a clear drink.

    Watermelon juice passing through a strainer.
    Ready watermelon juice in a bowl.

    Wash the mint leaves and juice the limes. Cut 2-3 limes into roundels.

    Gather all the remaining ingredients, like sugar, chilled club soda, and lime juice.

    Make The Cocktail

    Add ¼ cup of mint leaves to a large pitcher and muddle them using a muddler or the end of a wooden spoon.

    Muddling mint leaves in a pitcher.

    Add 4 tablespoon granulated sugar and ½ cup freshly squeezed lime juice to the pitcher and stir until the sugar is dissolved.

    Sugar and lime juice added to the pitcher.

    Stir in 8 fl oz (1 cup) white rum and watermelon juice.

    Watermelon juice and rum added to the pitcher.

    Take 4 tall glasses and add 2-3 ice cubes, 2 lime slices, and 2-3 mint leaves to each of them.

    Ice cubes, lemon slices and mint leaves added to the pitcher.

    Fill half of the glasses with the watermelon juice mixture and then top with club soda. Garnish with a watermelon slice and mint sprigs. Serve watermelon mojito immediately!

    Glass filled half with watermelon mixture.
    Ready watermelon mint mojito topped with club soda.

    Note – You can add a few frozen watermelon cubes to the glass. They will slowly melt and keep the drink cooler for a long time.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How to choose a watermelon?

    Choose a ripe and juicy watermelon to make this Mojito. There are a few tips to check if the watermelon is good.
    1. There should be a splotch at the base. This is the place where the watermelon rests on the ground. The splotch should be yellow.
    2. The skin should be dark green with minor bruises (not deep ones). It should not be perfectly smooth.
    3. It should feel heavy for its size.
    Whole watermelon kept on the counter.

    How to cut the watermelon?

    1. Cut off the ends of the watermelon.
    2. Cut it in half crosswise.
    3. Using a sharp knife, remove the rind.
    4. Remove the white part as well.
    5. Cut the half into 4 parts.
    6. Then chop into cubes.
    How to cut a watermWatermelon cubes kept on a plate.

    Which rum is best to make watermelon mojito?

    I used Bacardi Carta Blanca, but you can use any mid-range white rum like Captain Morgan, Appleton, etc.

    Pro Tips By Neha

    Make sure the watermelon cubes are chilled for a few hours. It will be great if you chill the serving glasses too.

    This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled. Scale it as required and make it in a big pitcher for a gathering.

    Please do not keep the muddled mint long, as it may become bitter with time.

    This tasty Watermelon Mojito recipe can be made into an excellent mocktail (aka non-alcoholic cocktail). Just leave out the rum and sip away.

    Storage Suggestions

    Watermelon Mojito tastes best when made fresh. If kept for a long time, it loses its taste and freshness.

    If you want to make it for a party or a get-together, mix the ingredients except for the rum and club soda and refrigerate them for up to a day. When ready to serve, add the white rum, ice cubes, and soda and serve immediately.

    Make sure to stir the Watermelon Mojito before pouring it into the glasses.

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    Watermelon Mint Mojito is a refreshing summer cocktail made using fresh watermelon juice, white rum, and club soda. Make a big pitcher using few simple ingredients and in under 10 minutes.

    Watermelon Mint Mojito Recipe

    Watermelon Mojito is a refreshing summer cocktail made using fresh watermelon juice, white rum, and club soda. Make a big pitcher using a few simple ingredients in under 10 minutes.
    5 from 7 votes
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    Course: Beverage
    Cuisine: American, Continental
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 229kcal
    Author: Neha Mathur

    Ingredients 

    • 0.6 pound cubed watermelon (300 g, chilled)
    • ¼ cup fresh mint leaves (packed, plus more for garnishing)
    • 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
    • ½ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
    • 8 fluid ounce white rum (1 cup)
    • 8 lime rounds (as required)
    • chilled club soda (as required)
    • ice cubes (as required)
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    Instructions

    • Add watermelon cubes to the large jar of a blender or a food processor and blend until smooth. Don’t bother if the watermelon has a few seeds. We are going to strain the juice anyway.
    • Strain the juice through a fine-mesh strainer in a bowl or a pitcher. Press with the back of a spoon to get maximum juice. Discard the pulp. Straining the juice gives a clear drink. Set aside.
    • Add mint leaves to a large pitcher and muddle them using a muddler or the back of a wooden spoon. Add sugar and lime juice to the pitcher and stir until the sugar dissolves.
    • Stir in the white rum and watermelon juice.
    • Take 4 tall serving glasses and add 2-3 ice cubes, 2 lime rounds, and 2-3 mint leaves to each.
    • Fill half the glasses with the watermelon juice mixture and then top with club soda. Garnish with a watermelon slice and mint leaves. Serve watermelon mojito immediately!

    Video

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6H8P7KWeS4

    Notes

    You can add a few frozen watermelon cubes to the glass. They will slowly melt and keep the watermelon mojito cooler for a long time.
    Make sure the watermelon cubes are chilled for a few hours. It will be great if you chill the serving glasses too.
    Add other summer fruits, such as strawberry, raspberry, cucumber, cherry, etc., to this cocktail for that added twist. 
    Replace mint with basil leaves for a change in flavor.
    This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled. Scale it as required and make it in a big pitcher for a gathering.
    Please do not keep the muddled mint long, as it may become bitter with time.
    This recipe can be made into an excellent mocktail (aka non-alcoholic cocktail). Just leave out the rum and sip away.
    You can also replace club soda with sprite or ginger ale but keep in mind that they are very sweet, so do not add any extra sugar.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 180mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 780IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg
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