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tall glasses of watermelon mojito garnished with mint, lime, and watermelon.

Refreshing Watermelon Mojito

This Watermelon Mojito is the ultimate summer refresher. Bursting with sweet watermelon, zesty lime, and aromatic mint, it’s quick to make, beautifully bubbly, and perfect as either a mocktail or cocktail. Enjoy it poolside, at a picnic, or anytime you need an easy, delicious way to cool down.

  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 2 glasses 1x

Ingredients

Scale

  • 2 cups seedless watermelon, chopped

  • ¼ cup fresh mint leaves

  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice

  • 1 teaspoon sugar or honey (optional)

  • ½ cup club soda or lemon-lime soda

  • Crushed ice

  • Optional: 1 to 1.5 oz white rum (for cocktail version)

  • Garnish: lime wheels, watermelon wedges, fresh mint sprigs

Instructions

  1. Blend Watermelon:
    Blend watermelon chunks until smooth. Strain if preferred for a smoother texture.

  2. Muddle Mint:
    In each serving glass, gently muddle mint leaves with lime juice and sugar or honey (if using). Muddle gently to avoid bitterness.

  3. Add Ice & Juice:
    Fill each glass with crushed ice, then pour watermelon juice evenly into glasses.

  4. Add Soda & Stir:
    Top each glass with club soda or lemon-lime soda. If making it alcoholic, add white rum now. Stir gently to mix.

  5. Garnish & Serve:
    Garnish glasses with lime wheels, watermelon wedges, or mint sprigs. Serve immediately, chilled.

Notes

  • Make the juice ahead and refrigerate, adding soda just before serving to preserve carbonation.

  • Use cold watermelon or freeze it first for an even more refreshing result.

  • For a spicy twist, rim the glasses with Tajín seasoning or black salt.

  • Freeze leftover juice into popsicle molds for refreshing summer treats.

  • Author: ANA ARMAS
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Drink, Beverage, Cocktail, Mocktail
  • Cuisine: American, Cuban-inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: per serving, without alcohol
  • Calories: 65 kcal
  • Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 16g
  • Protein: 1g

Keywords: watermelon mocktail, virgin mojito, watermelon mint drink, summer mojito, non-alcoholic mojito, watermelon spritzer