Watermelon Mint Breeze
This refreshing and summery Watermelon Mojito is a delightful blend of sweet watermelon, fragrant mint, zesty lime, and light rum. Perfect for entertaining, this easy pitcher drink recipe is sure to be a hit at any summer gathering.
Watermelon Mint Breeze
A refreshing and delightful cocktail featuring the flavors of watermelon, mint, lime, and rum.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup cubed seedless watermelon
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tablespoons rich simple syrup
- 3 tablespoons light rum
- Lime wheel, for garnish
- Mint sprig, for garnish
- Watermelon wedge, for garnish
- Ice
Instructions
- In a blender, blend the watermelon cubes until smooth.
- Strain the puree through a fine-mesh strainer to remove some of the pulp, yielding about 1 cup of watermelon juice.
- Tear the mint leaves and add them to a glass, along with the fresh lime juice and simple syrup. Stir for about 30 seconds.
- Add the light rum and watermelon juice to the glass and stir well.
- Pour the watermelon mojito into an ice-filled glass and garnish with a lime wheel, mint sprig, and watermelon wedge.