Watermelon Mojito
- Glass
- Highball
- Difficulty
- Easy
- ABV
- ~12%
Ingredients
- 2 ozwhite rum60 ml
- 4-5 cubesfresh watermelon chunks
- ¾ ozfresh lime juice22 ml
- ½ ozsimple syrup15 ml
- 8 leavesfresh mint
- 2 ozclub soda60 ml
Instructions
Muddle watermelon chunks and mint gently in a glass. Add rum, lime juice, and simple syrup. Fill with crushed ice and stir. Top with club soda. Garnish with a watermelon wedge and mint sprig.
Sips & Tips
Technique
Use ripe, seedless watermelon for the best flavor. Muddle firmly to extract juice. The watermelon adds natural sweetness so you may need less syrup.
Balance
Watermelon is mostly water and sugar, so the lime and mint need to work harder to keep this balanced. Taste before adding syrup — ripe watermelon may be sweet enough.
History
Variations
Spicy Watermelon Mojito
Add 2 slices of jalapeño when muddling for a sweet-heat combination.
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Watermelon Mojito
Glass: Highball | Difficulty: Easy | ABV: ~12%
Ingredients
- 2 oz white rum
- 4-5 cubes fresh watermelon chunks
- ¾ oz fresh lime juice
- ½ oz simple syrup
- 8 leaves fresh mint
- 2 oz club soda
Instructions
Muddle watermelon chunks and mint gently in a glass. Add rum, lime juice, and simple syrup. Fill with crushed ice and stir. Top with club soda. Garnish with a watermelon wedge and mint sprig.