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watermelon mojito

Watermelon Mojito

5 from 1 vote
A refreshing, vibrant cocktail combining smooth fresh melon juice, white rum, crisp mint, and a splash of club soda. Straining the fruit puree ensures a beautifully clean texture.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 drink
Course: Drink
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup fresh seedless watermelon, cubed Yields about 3 ounces of strained juice
  • 2 ounces white rum Light rum works best
  • 1 ounce fresh lime juice Squeezed right before mixing
  • 0.5 ounces simple syrup Adjust based on fruit sweetness
  • 6 leaves fresh mint Plus extra for garnish
  • 2 ounces club soda Chilled
  • ice cubes For shaking and serving

Equipment

  • 1 Blender To puree the fruit
  • 1 Fine mesh strainer To remove pulp
  • 1 Cocktail shaker For mixing
  • 1 muddler To press mint

Method
 

  1. Blend the fresh fruit cubes on high speed until completely liquid.
    blending fresh watermelon for mojito puree
  2. Strain the puree through a fine mesh strainer to remove all pulp.
  3. Press the mint leaves and lime juice gently in a shaker tin to release oils.
    muddling mint leaves and lime juice in shaker
  4. Add the strained juice, rum, syrup, and ice, then shake vigorously.
    vigorously shaking watermelon mojito cocktail
  5. Strain into an ice-filled glass, top with club soda, and garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 260gCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gSodium: 15mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store any leftover strained fruit juice in the refrigerator for up to three days. Do not over-muddle the mint, as it will release bitter flavors into your drink.

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