The Watermelon Mojito is the cooler, more laid-back cousin of the classic mojito, swapping out some of that tangy lime juice for watermelon’s sweet, juicy charm. It’s a refreshing cocktail that balances the natural sweetness of watermelon with the bright zest of lime and the cooling effect of fresh mint. Toss in some rum, club soda for fizz, and you’ve got a drink that screams “summer in a glass.”

Ingredients:

Instructions:
 

Muddle Mint and Lime:

  • In a sturdy glass or a cocktail shaker, combine a few fresh mint leaves with 2-3 lime wedges.
  • Muddle (gently crush) the mint and lime together using a muddler or the back of a spoon. This releases the mint oils and lime juice, infusing the drink with their flavors.

Add Rum:

  • Add 1.5 oz of rum to the muddled mint and lime mixture.

Add Simple Syrup:

  • Pour in 0.5 oz of simple syrup to add sweetness.

Add Watermelon Juice:

Shake or Stir:

  • If using a cocktail shaker, add ice and shake well. If using a glass, simply stir the mixture to combine all the ingredients thoroughly.

Prepare Serving Glass:

  • Fill a serving glass with ice.

Strain and Pour:

  • Strain the liquid from the shaker (if used) into the serving glass filled with ice. If you used a glass for mixing, simply pour the mixture into the serving glass.

Add Club Soda:

  • Top off the cocktail with 2 oz of club soda for a refreshing fizz.

Garnish:

  • Garnish with additional lime wedges and a sprig of fresh mint.

Serve:

  • Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Watermelon Mojito!

Simple, refreshing, and a great intro to bourbon for folks who might not be used to the spirit’s bite.