I just learned the secret to picking a perfect watermelon! Look for a creamy yellow spot on the bottom — that’s where it rested on the ground. Give it a knock — it should sound hollow. And the heavier it feels, the juicier it is.

There are plenty of ways to enjoy this delicious fruit, but on a hot summer night with friends, nothing beats a refreshing Cuban cocktail: watermelon mojito! Make it ahead and just blend when guests arrive — easy and impressive!

watermelon mojito

Name: watermelon mojito
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup simple syrup; 1 quart seedless watermelon; 25-30 fresh mint leaves; 4 limes; 12 oz white rum; Cuisinart Food Processor; Crystal Highball Glasses; Muddler; Copper Cocktail Shaker; Stainless Steel and Wood Ice Bucket with Tongs; Ash Wood Serving Tray

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Prep Time

10 minutes

Forget using a mix. This is truly one of the most refreshing cocktails ever. Nothing like the taste of fresh watermelon and fresh mint leaves.

Ingredients

simple syrup

1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup water

watermelon mojito

1/2 cup simple syrup
1 quart seedless watermelon
25-30 fresh mint leaves
4 limes
12 oz white rum

Items to Enhance Your Watermelon Mojito Experience!

Cuisinart Food Processor
Crystal Highball Glasses
Muddler
Copper Cocktail Shaker
Stainless Steel and Wood Ice Bucket with Tongs
Ash Wood Serving Tray

Directions

simple syrup

Add the sugar and water to a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Let cool, and set aside.

watermelon mojito

Cut the limes in half then again and then each quarter into 3-4 pieces. Muddle the limes and mint leaves with a mortar and pestle.
Place the watermelon pieces into a food processor and puree. Place the mint and lime mixture into a large pitcher with 2 cups of puréed watermelon, the rum, and the simple syrup and stir.
Fill up 6 glasses with ice cubes and pour the mojito mixture into the glasses. Garnish with sprigs of fresh mint and spears of watermelon. Serve ice cold.

Recipe Note

Optional for simple syrup: Pour into a glass jar and seal with a lid until you're ready to use it. You will have more than the required amount for this recipe but simple syrup will keep, refrigerated, for about one month.

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Comments 3

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Mary Messina on August 25, 2021

Sounds yummy. Will be trying this.

Tessie on August 25, 2021

Love this!
Have to try it!!!

watermelon mojito

watermelon mojito

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simple syrup

watermelon mojito

Items to Enhance Your Watermelon Mojito Experience!

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simple syrup

watermelon mojito

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