Watermelon Mojitos

Cocktail - Drinks

Is there anything more summery than a fresh, juicy watermelon? This mojito is perfect for summertime parties, BBQs, birthdays, and girls' nights. It's refreshing, delicious, and super easy to make on a hot day...not to mention it looks beautiful in your glass! So why not kick back, relax, and enjoy a tall glass of this mouthwatering cocktail and watch as your stresses just melt away. Garnish glasses with lime slices, mint, and watermelon slices if desired.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Total: 10 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Watermelon Mojitos

Ingredients

6 cups cubed seedless watermelon

50 fresh mint leaves

5 limes

juiced

1 cup white rum

⅔ cup simple syrup

2 cups ice cubes

or as needed

1 cup club soda

or as needed

Summer Beer II

Drinks

Directions

Step 1

Place cubed watermelon in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into a bowl through a mesh strainer to remove pulp. Measure out 2 cups of strained watermelon juice and set aside.

Step 2

Place mint leaves in the bottom of a pitcher. Pour in 1/2 the watermelon juice; muddle mint leaves with a muddler or the bottom of a wooden spoon.

Step 3

Pour remaining watermelon juice lime juice rum and simple syrup into the pitcher. Fill with ice and top with club soda. Serve.

Nutritional Information

Watermelon Mojitos

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 249.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 0.6g 1%

Carbohydrates: 33.9g 11%

Dietary Fiber: 2.3g 9%

Sugars: 1.4g

Fat: 0.2g

Vitamin A Iu: 49.6IU 1%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.2mg 2%

Vitamin C: 24.8mg 41%

Folate: 7.4mcg 2%

Calcium: 31.6mg 3%

Iron: 0.6mg 3%

Magnesium: 6mg 2%

Potassium: 88.8mg 3%

Sodium: 5.3mg

Calories From Fat: 1.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.