Watermelon Mojito
Cool and refreshing, this Watermelon Mojito recipe is the perfect cocktail for your next pool or patio party! Easy to make ahead and transport in your cooler, this is a delicious summertime drink and can easily be made without alcohol!
Servings 6
Calories 256kcal
Ingredients
- 5 cups watermelon juice
- 1¼ cups white rum
- 5 large limes , halved and juiced
- 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 14 mint leaves
Instructions
- Using blender, blend watermelon chunks into a puree. Strain juice over a large pitcher to remove any pulp from the juice.
- Pour the rum into the pitcher with the watermelon juice.
- Place the mint leaves in a large cup and add the granulated sugar. Using a wooden muddler, muddle the leaves and sugar together, crushing the mint to release the mint flavor.
- Squeeze lime juice over the sugar/mint mixture and stir to combine and dissolve the sugar.
- Pour mint mixture into large pitcher with watermelon juice and rum. Cover and stir well. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Pour into glass filled halfway with ice. Garnish with a fresh mint sprig or a chunk of watermelon if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 355mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 1569IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbohydrates: 35g
