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Watermelon Mojitos

Watermelon Mojitos are a refreshing and delicious cocktail for summer time. It’s so simple to make these watermelon and rum cocktails for weekend get togethers or just for sipping by the pool!

Watermelon Mojitos garnished with lime and mint

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Is there anything more refreshing than ice cold watermelon when the summer temperatures are scorching hot? We’ve been feasting on watermelon every week and I couldn’t resist sneaking a bit of it into a  cool and refreshing mojito.

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Easy Cocktail Recipes are my favorite. Mojitos certainly fit the bill. The combination of mint and lime is hard to top. I know you are going to love these easy watermelon drinks.

Ingredients for Mojitos:

Rum, watermelon, Sprite, simple syrup, lime and mint for mojitos cocktails

Mojitos are a rum based cocktail with lime and mint. Add in your favorite fruits like watermelon, blueberries or strawberries for different variations. I like sweet cocktails so I add in simple syrup to sweeten them up.

How to Make Watermelon Mojitos:

Watermelon and mint in a glass for mojito cocktail

  • Place watermelon cubes into a glass with mint leaves and lime juice.

Muddled watermelon and mint for mojitos in a glass

  • Use a muddler or end of a wooden spoon to smash the watermelon.

Watermelon Mojito Rum Cocktail with mint and lime garnish

  • Pour in rum, and simple syrup. Add ice and fill the glasses with Sprite.
  • Garnish with mint,  a slice of lime and a chunk of watermelon if desired.

Recipe Tips:

Really ripe watermelon works best for mojitos. When you have cut your watermelon up and it’s been in the fridge for a couple of days, it doesn’t stay as crisp and no one wants to eat it. That’s the perfect watermelon for cocktails! I think the sweet flavor intensifies and gives your cocktail real watermelon flavor.

What is the Best Rum for Mojitos?

I use light rum for mojitos. Use your favorite brand, we used Bacardi for these mojitos.

What is Simple Syrup?

Simple syrup is just equal parts sugar and water. Heat water, it doesn’t have to be boiling and mix in sugar until dissolved. Store in a mason jar in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks. It’s great for sweetening everything from lemonade and iced tea to your favorite cocktails.

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My Favorite Tools For Making Cocktails:

Cocktail Jigger is perfect for getting the perfect measurements for all of your favorite cocktails.

Cocktail Spoon with a muddler on the end is the best for making mojitos!

Microplane Twist & Zest is my favorite for juicing and zesting citrus.

Bamboo Picks  and Drink Umbrellas are great for garnishing your favorite drinks.

A nice Blender is a must-have for frozen drinks.

Countertop Ice Maker – Dream ice maker right here, makes the nugget ice, just like Sonic!

Easy Rum Cocktails

Watermelon Cocktail with mint and lime

Mojitos have become one of my very favorite cocktails. They are so simple to mix up when the craving strikes or if you have a last minute get together. Use whatever fruit you have on hand and enjoy a mojito today!

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4 from 2 votes

Watermelon Mojitos

Watermelon Mojitos are a refreshing and delicious cocktail for summer time. It's so simple to make these watermelon and rum cocktails for weekend get togethers or just for sipping by the pool!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Cocktails
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy cocktails, rum cocktails, summer cocktails, watermelon cocktails
Servings: 2 cocktails
Calories: 238kcal
Author: Milisa

Ingredients

  • 4 cups watermelon chunks
  • 4 ounces Rum
  • 2 limes one for garnishing
  • 10 fresh mint leaves plus more for garnish
  • 2 ounces simple syrup
  • 8 ounces Sprite
  • ice

Instructions

  • Place 3 - 4 chunks of watermelon, 5 mint leaves and squeeze 1/2 lime into each glass.
  • Muddle with a cocktail spoon or wooden spoon.
  • Add rum, simple syrup and ice. Top with Sprite.
  • Garnish with a slice of lime and fresh mint.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 34mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 46g

3 Comments

  1. 4 stars
    I have to give it four stars because of changes. I only found this recipe after coming home with watermelon rum.
    So, I did not add watermelon, just a wee bit of Stevia, and ginger ale since that’s what I had.
    Was terrifically pleased to find something to do with my leftover mint from our Mint Juleps and horse racing. I am 71, my husband is 75 and this was the first time either one had a MJ.
    Thanks so much for the recipe!

  2. 4 stars
    By the way, I looked 3 times, and could not find any mention of rum in the ingredients…

4 from 2 votes

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