Description
This Watermelon Mojito offers a delightful mix of sweet watermelon, zesty lime, and fragrant mint. It’s a quick and refreshing cocktail perfect for summer gatherings or just a relaxing day at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup blended watermelon puree (strain the juice for a smoother drink)
- 3 lime wedges + additional to garnish
- ½ tablespoon cane sugar or white sugar (or ½ ounce of simple syrup)
- 4-5 fresh mint leaves + additional to garnish
- 2 oz white rum
- large handful of ice
Instructions
- Add the watermelon juice, lime wedges, cane sugar, and mint leaves to a cocktail shaker.
- Muddle the mixture until the mint and lime smell fragrant.
- Add the ice to the cocktail shaker.
- Top the shaker and shake vigorously for 20-30 seconds until the outside is frosty.
- Pour or strain the mojito mixture into a chilled glass. Add extra ice if straining. Garnish with additional lime wedges and mint, and enjoy!
Notes
Straining the watermelon juice ensures a smoother texture in your mojito.
Feel free to adjust the sweetness by adding more or less cane sugar or simple syrup according to your taste.
Garnishing with fresh mint and lime not only adds flavor but also makes the drink visually appealing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg