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Two glasses of Watermelon Mojito with fresh mint and watermelon garnishes, sitting on a counter.

Watermelon Mojito

This Watermelon Mojito is a fresh and light cocktail perfect for summer! A fruit cocktail recipe with mint and lime. Refreshing for hot weather.
5 from 5 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Cocktail, Drinks
Cuisine International
Servings 1 drink

Equipment

  • Muddler
  • Jigger

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ounces white rum
  • 2 ounces watermelon puree (see link in notes, blended watermelon)
  • 1 ounce simple syrup (see note for mint simple syrup link)
  • 1 ounce lime juice
  • 6 large fresh mint leaves more for garnish
  • club soda
  • ice

Instructions
 

  • Put the lime juice and mint leaves in your glass. Muddle to crush and release the flavors of the mint with a muddler or end of a spoon.
  • Fill the same glass with ice.
  • Pour the watermelon puree, rum, and simple syrup into the glass.
  • Top off with club soda.
  • Stir and garnish as desired with watermelon wedges, lime wedges, and/or mint sprigs.

Notes

Get our Mint Simple Syrup here! It is a great way to bring extra mint flavor to your mojitos!
Get our recipe for Watermelon Puree here! It is a fast and easy way to prep watermelon for cocktails and drinks!
Keyword Fruit, Rum, Summer