Watermelon Mojito
This Watermelon Mojito is summer in a glass — fresh, fruity, fizzy, and perfectly minty with a pop of tropical joy. It’s your go-to for poolside lounging, backyard BBQs, or anytime you wanna sip something that feels like vacation.
Equipment
- Muddler or wooden spoon
- Tall cocktail glass or mason jar
- Knife and cutting board
- Jigger or measuring spoon
- Spoon or straw for stirring
- Optional: cocktail shaker if batching
Ingredients
The Mojito Magic:
- 2 cups fresh watermelon cubed and seeds removed (choose the sweetest one!)
- 8-10 fresh mint leaves don't go crazy like I did that first time
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice about 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon sugar or simple syrup sweetness level: your call
- 2 oz white rum the fun part!
- ½ cup club soda or sparkling water for that perfect fizz
- Ice cubes lots of them!
Glow-Up Additions:
- Extra mint sprigs for garnish because we're fancy like that
- Lime wedges pretty AND practical
- Watermelon wedge for the rim pure summer vibes
- Coarse salt for rim optional but so good!
Optional Flavor Twists:
- 1 tablespoon coconut rum instead of regular tropical upgrade!
- Fresh basil instead of mint fancy herb garden vibes
- Splash of pineapple juice double the tropical magic
- Jalapeño slice if you like a little spicy kick
Instructions
Prep Your Watermelon Like a Queen
- First things first — cut your watermelon into cubes and pick out any seeds you spot.
- Give it a little taste test (quality control is important!) and make sure it's sweet and juicy.
- I usually cut extra because let's be real, you're gonna snack while you're making this!
Muddle Like a Gentle Goddess
- In your glass, add the watermelon cubes and gently muddle them until they're all juicy and broken down.
- Add your mint leaves and give them the gentlest muddle — we want to bruise them, not destroy them!
- Add the lime juice and sugar, then muddle just a tiny bit more to combine everything.
Add the Fun Stuff
- Pour in your rum and give everything a good stir.
- Fill the glass with ice — be generous, we want this COLD!
- The ice will help mix everything together and make it look all fancy and layered.
Top It Off With Fizz
- Slowly pour in your club soda or sparkling water.
- Give it one gentle stir — you don't want to lose all that beautiful fizz!
- Taste and adjust — need more lime? More sweetness? More rum? You're the boss here!
Serve It With All the Style
- Garnish with a fresh mint sprig (slap it between your hands first to release the oils).
- Add a lime wedge and maybe a cute watermelon slice on the rim.
- Pop in a fun straw and take that perfect Instagram pic!
Notes
- Want it sweeter? Add extra simple syrup or muddle in a few watermelon chunks with sugar.
- Making a pitcher? Multiply ingredients and muddle everything in a large jug. Wait to add soda water until serving so it stays fizzy!
- No alcohol? Skip the rum and use more sparkling water — still super refreshing.
- Not sweet enough? If your watermelon is bland, splash in pineapple juice or add a bit of honey to boost the flavor.
- Slushy vibes? Toss everything in a blender with ice and blend until frozen — mojito slushie = summer magic.
- Bougie garnish alert: A slice of watermelon on the rim and a slapped mint sprig take your presentation to the next level.