Watermelon Mojito

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This Watermelon Mojito is fresh, sweet, and oh-so-refreshing. It's a really delicious twist on a classic cocktail.

Looking for more mojito recipes? I have a few! Try my Strawberry Mojito, Lemongrass and Thai Basil Mojito, and Coconut Mojito recipes! This Blueberry Mojito would be another delicious fruity option!

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🌟 Why You'll Love This Recipe
💭 What is a Watermelon Mojito?
📝 Ingredients
👩🏻‍🍳 How to make a Watermelon Mojito
❓ Recipe FAQs
🔗 Other rum cocktails
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🌟 Why You'll Love This Recipe

It is delicious. Mojitos are so refreshing and delicious. This watermelon variety is no different.
It's very easy to make. This recipe doesn't even require a cocktail shaker. You can totally do this.
It is a fun and easy riff on a classic. It's so easy to make and is a really interesting riff on a classic mojito.

💭 What is a Watermelon Mojito?

Okay so a classic mojito is a Cuban cocktail made of mint, lime juice, sugar (sometimes simple syrup), rum, and club soda.

This watermelon version replaces the plain simple syrup with a delicious watermelon syrup that gives this drink sweet, fresh flavor and a beautiful pale pink color.

📝 Ingredients

You only need a handful of ingredients to make a truly delicious Watermelon Mojito. Let's look at them and talk through them below. See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

Mint: Fresh mint leaves, please.
Watermelon syrup: You can use homemade or store bought watermelon syrup. My recipe (linked above) is so easy and delicious. If you want to buy yours, Torani has a watermelon syrup.
Lime juice: Freshly squeezed, please!
Rum: Use your favorite white rum here. Stay away from spiced rum, as it will alter the flavor and appearance of the drink in a not so great way.
Club soda: A bit of neutral-flavored bubbles.
Garnishes: I'd definitely recommend garnishing your drink with a big sprig of mint, at least. A fresh watermelon wedge is a bonus.

👩🏻‍🍳 How to make a Watermelon Mojito

tall glass with mint leaves, watermelon syrup, and lime juice. — **Step 1.** Start out by putting your watermelon syrup, mint, and lime juice in the bottom of a tall glass.

tall glass with mint leaves, watermelon syrup, and lime juice; a cocktail muddler is muddling the ingredients. — **Step 2.** Take your cocktail muddler and gently muddle the mint. You don't want to destroy it, just bruise it up a little bit so that it releases its flavor and aroma.

**Step 3.** Once you have muddled the mint, add your rum to the glass.

**Step 4. Add ice to the glass and top everything off with club soda.**

**Step 5.** Last, garnish your glass with a big old sprig of mint and some fresh watermelon.

❓ Recipe FAQs

Best rum for mojitos?

Use whatever white rum you prefer. I used one from a local distillery in Pittsburgh, PA. Stay away from spiced rum, as it will alter the flavor and appearance of the drink in a less than ideal way.

Can I use fresh watermelon instead of watermelon syrup?

I haven't tried it, but I don't see why not. Just muddle a bit of fresh watermelon with the mint, lime juice, and plain simple syrup.

Do I have to use homemade watermelon syrup?

No, you can use a store bought variety (like Torani). However, the homemade kind is particularly delicious and easy to make.

Can I use store bought, bottled, lime juice instead of fresh?

I mean, you can, but I wouldn't. You can't beat the flavor and freshness of freshly squeezed juice.

🔗 Other rum cocktails

Looking for more cocktails made with rum? Click on any of the photos below to go straight to the recipe! Check out this Cranberry Mojito, too! It's particularly good for Christmastime. This Rum Runner Cocktail is another great option. This one doesn't have rum, but it does have watermelon: try a Watermelon Aperol Spritz!

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