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.

4.29 from 99 votes
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

  1. In a blender, blend the watermelon cubes until smooth.
  2. Strain the puree through a fine-mesh strainer to remove some of the pulp, yielding about 1 cup of watermelon juice.
  3. Tear the mint leaves and add them to a glass, along with the fresh lime juice and simple syrup. Stir for about 30 seconds.
  4. Add the light rum and watermelon juice to the glass and stir well.
  5. Pour the watermelon mojito into an ice-filled glass and garnish with a lime wheel, mint sprig, and watermelon wedge.