Description
Beat the summer heat with a refreshing Fresh Watermelon Mojito! This vibrant cocktail combines juicy watermelon, fragrant mint, and zesty lime for a delightful drink. Perfect for poolside lounging or backyard barbecues, this mojito can easily be made into a mocktail, ensuring everyone can join in on the fun. Sip your way to summer bliss with this easy-to-make beverage!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh watermelon, cubed
- 10 fresh mint leaves
- 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice (about 1 lime)
- 1 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 oz white rum (optional)
- Club soda to top off
- Ice cubes for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Watermelon: Cube the fresh watermelon and blend until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher.
- Muddle the Mint: In a glass, gently muddle the mint leaves with lime juice and sugar to release oils.
- Mix Ingredients: Add the watermelon juice and optional rum to the muddled mint mixture. Stir gently to combine.
- Top with Fizz: Fill the glass with ice cubes and top off with club soda. Stir gently once more.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with extra mint leaves or watermelon wedges, then serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mojito (approximately 8 oz)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg