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Watermelon Mojito

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This post is intended for those 21+ years of age. Please enjoy responsibly. This Watermelon Mojito post is sponsored by Dixie Crystals. Opinions are my own. Watermelon pairs perfectly with fresh mint to create this Watermelon Mojito recipe. For a mocktail version, simply leave out the rum.

tall glass of watermelon mojito garnished with melon balls, lime wedge and mint. Slices of watermelon in background.What is a Mojito? Mojitos are a traditional Cuban cocktail consisting of rum, sugar, fresh mint, club soda and citrus. Tall and tasty. 

This is obviously a twist on the classic Mojito cocktail.  Watermelon Mojitos are fun to say, even more fun to drink and are perfect to make in the summer when watermelons are sweet and plentiful. You can make these watermelon mojitos with or without the rum depending on whom you’re serving them to. 

4 slices of watermelon laying on black slate. With fresh mint and lime wedges to side.

How to Pick a Watermelon? 

 

Ripe, sweet watermelons are what we’re looking for. Here are a few tips to help you choose a watermelon. Watermelons come in various shapes and weights. Choose one that feels heavy. Can you spot a yellow spot?  That spot is called a field spot and it is a good thing. Lastly, give the watermelon a thump, you’re looking to hear a deep hollow sound. 

tall glass of watermelon mojito garnish with melon balls, lime wedge and mint.This cocktail uses simple syrup. 

How to Make Simple Syrup? 

Simple syrup is simply sugar and water. To make simple syrup, bring equal parts sugar to water to a boil. Stir continuously until sugar has dissolved. Carefully remove pan from heat, allow to cool.  Store in an air tight container in the refrigerator. 

How to Use Simple Syrup? 

Simple syrup is perfect to sweeten teas, lemonades, cocktails and more.  

overhead photo looking into glass of watermelon mojito. Skewered melon balls to side.
For more WATERMELON INSPO consider trying our … 
WATERMELON SORBET 

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Overhead photo of glass of watermelon mojito, pitcher of mojitos to right, slate with 4 slices of watermelon in background.
This post is sponsored by Dixie Crystals, opinions are however my own. Thank you for reading this post and supporting companies that I partner with so I can continue to create recipes and content to share with you.

This recipe is intended for those 21 years of age and older unless you’re omitting the rum for a mocktail version. Enjoy responsibly.

Watermelon Mojito

tall glass of watermelon mojito garnish with melon balls, lime wedge and mint.

Watermelon Mojitos are a bright and refreshing cockail.

Ingredients

  • fresh mint leaves
  • fresh lime juice
  • rum
  • watermelon puree
  • simple syrup

Instructions

  1. This recipe was created for Dixie Crystals. For exact amounts and instructions click THIS LINK.
© Paula Jones
Category: Drinks

Comments

  2. Liren says

    Watermelon mojitos, sigh! One of these days, I hope we get to see one another again, and when we do, let’s have these 🙂

  3. Brian @ A Thought For Food says

    Fresh watermelon cocktails are my jam. I have one coming up that just totally changed my view of what a watermelon drink could (and should) taste like. These mojitos look so refreshing and, well, dangerous.

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