Summer in a glass – this twist on the classic Mojito is refreshing in the heat. The sweet watermelon plays well with the mint and lime flavors, reducing the need for sugar. With only a few ingredients, this cocktail can be batch made as long as you save the club soda for serving. I have found if I let mint soak for a day in the watermelon mojito mix it gives a more minty flavor.
Cocktail Garnishes
Fresh Mint – Fresh mint not only gives this pink drink afresh look. The smell of the mint reinforces the flavor in the cocktail as smell is part of taste. I strain the mint leaves from the cocktail and add the sprig, but some do not strain.
Lime Wedge – A classic lime wedge is always a great choice allowing people to amp up the tart flavor. Remember to set aside some wedges before making the cocktail.
What is a light rum vs dark rum?
Simply put, light rum is clear in color and has a sweeter flavor than dark. Dark rums get their color from the aging process which also provides a more complex flavor. Light rums are typically the ones used in cocktails and come in flavors. For this Watermelon Mojito cocktail I used a Brazilian rum called cachaça for it’s sweet and floral profile.
Watermelon Mojito
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker
Ingredients
- 1 oz Mint Simple Syrup
- 1 oz Lime Juice fresh squeezed
- 2 oz Watermelon Juice
- 2 oz Light rum
- Club Soda to fill
- Mint sprigs to garnish
- Crushed ice
Instructions
- Fill shaker with ice and pour in Simple Syrup, Lime, Watermelon Juice, and Rum. Shake well for ~10 seconds
- Strain into a glass of crushed ice
- Fill with club soda
- Garnish with mint or lime wedges
Like this? Check out my Tropical Rum Punch.
