Watermelon Mojito
Mint muddled with lime and syrup, then rum and strained watermelon puree topped with club soda. Summer's juiciest mojito variation.
Medium
Difficulty
5 min
Time
251 Cal
Calories
Flavor profile
Rum
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Simple Syrup¾ oz
- White Rum2 oz
- Watermelon1
- Watermelon3 oz
- Mint(optional)1
- Mint(optional)4
- Soda WaterTop up
- Lime Juice¾ oz
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Watermelon Mojito close to the original.
Instead of Simple Syrup
- Agave Syrup— cleaner sweetness
- Honey Syrup— floral sweetness
Instead of White Rum
- Cachaça— makes it punchier
- Gold Rum— richer, slightly oaky
Instead of Watermelon
- Melon— honeydew or cantaloupe work
Instead of Soda Water
- Lemon-Lime Soda— sweeter, citrusy
- Tonic Water— adds a bittersweet edge
Instead of Lime Juice
- Lemon Juice— softer citrus
Instructions
Muddle mint leaves, lime juice and simple syrup in a collins glass.
Fill glass two-thirds with ice.
Add rum and watermelon puree.
Top with club soda to fill glass.
Stir well.
Garnish with a sprig of mint or small wedge of watermelon, if desired.
Pairs well with
Watermelon juice cools mint and rum poolside — fresh summer bites float in:
- Watermelon-feta skewers
- Grilled shrimp bites
- Lime tortilla chips
- Mint fruit salad cups
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