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Watermelon Mojito Recipe – The Perfect Summer Cocktail!

When I was a kid, I never really understood why my parents and the other adults in my life loved summer so much. I mean, I loved summer because there was no school (clearly the best thing ever!) But why did they like it, when they still had to go to work? And now that I’m an adult, I think I know. Alcohol.

Because at no other time during the year would it be appropriate to be drinking a fruity, ice-y, tropical, or creamy alcoholic concoction on a random Tuesday night! You don’t even need the “it’s 5 o’clock somewhere” excuse. You can just say “it’s 1000 degrees today” and you’re good to go 😉

So, to help you with a further selection of said ice-y, tropical, fruity, and creamy drinks, some blogging friends and I are bringing you our Summer Sips Blog Hop! And if you don’t drink, no worries. There are some non-alcoholic (but still delicious) selections as well!

Today I’m sharing one of my absolute favorite drinks, a watermelon mojito. This cocktail is a riff on one I had at a restaurant. I loved it so much I came home and tried to re-create it. It is summer in a glass. It’s got watermelon, the most summery of summer fruits. Tons of fresh mint (that’s the mojito part). And a lot of fresh lime juice to brighten it up. It’s perfectly delicious on a hot summer night, something I’ve been experiencing lately as we’re in the middle of more than a week of 100 degree days. In fact, that gives me an excuse to make these again tonight, right?

 

watermelon mojito cocktail recipe gold rimmed glasses topped with watermelon slices

And just to make it extra yummy, I used my favorite glasses! These monogrammed cocktail glasses from Anthropologie are my favorite! Classic and chic, but not expensive. And they make the best gift, too!

 

watermelon mojito cocktail with watermelon, rum, mint and limes on cutting board

watermelon on counter for watermelon mojito recipe

 

It’s confession time though, and for someone who loves summer, it’s surprising. I hate watermelon. I mean, I really don’t like it. Don’t ever eat it. Even in summer. But I do drink it. I can’t explain it, but I absolutely love a watermelon cocktail! I hate cucumbers, too, but those are also good in cocktails (Apparently, I’ll eat anything when combined with alcohol.)

 

watermelon mojito cocktail contains watermelon limes and mint in mortar and pestle

 

Watermelon Mojito Cocktail Recipe

Makes 5-6 cocktails

roughly 10 sprigs of fresh mint, 30-40 leaves
6 large slices of watermelon
9 ounces of rum
1/2 cup simple syrup*
juice of 3 limes
watermelon spears and sprigs of mint for garnishing

Chop the watermelon into large chunks, and remove any large seeds and the rind. Puree the fruit in a food processor until smooth. Use a mortar and pestle to mash your mint leaves. Combine the mashed mint, rum, simple syrup, 2 cups of the pureed watermelon, and the lime juice and stir to combine. Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour mojito mixture over. Garnish with a sprig of mint and a spear of watermelon in each glass. Enjoy!

*To make simple syrup, put equal parts sugar and water into a small saucepan and boil until the sugar dissolves (I usually do one cup of each so that I have some leftover). Cool before using. Simple syrup stays fresh in the refrigerator for one month and it’s great for cocktails, iced tea, smoothies, and other summer drinks.

watermelon mojito cocktail gold rimmed glass topped with watermelon and mint

watermelon mojito cocktail recipe gold rimmed glasses with mint white kitchen

 

 

delicious watermelon mojitos cocktail recipe rum lime watermelon and mint

 

I hope you’ll try my watermelon mojito – and let me know what you think! And be sure to visit my friends and get some more ideas for fun cocktails and summer drinks below!

 

Summer Sips Blog Hop

Camelot Art Creations // The Tattered Pew // Maison de Cinq

Bright Yellow Door // My 100 Year Old Home // We’re The Joneses

 

 

Happy Summer!

Sheila
xo

 

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Comments

  1. Runningonempty says

    July 29, 2018 at 4:32 am

    Very funny post, haha. Eat your vegetables! 😉

    Reply
    • Sheila says

      July 29, 2018 at 4:28 pm

      haha, I’m glad you enjoyed it!

      Thanks so much for stopping by:)

      Sheila

      Reply
  2. Shirley @Housepitality Designs says

    July 28, 2018 at 4:16 pm

    I LOVE Watermelon Mojitos…well any Mojitos for that matter and yes the perfect summer cocktail! Have a great week!

    Reply
    • Sheila says

      July 28, 2018 at 6:42 pm

      Aren’t they SO good?!! Perfect for summer! Thanks so much Shirley, and happy weekend to you:)

      Sheila
      xo

      Reply
  3. Merichelle says

    July 26, 2018 at 7:45 pm

    Hahaha omg Sheila you’re so right!! This is why we adults love summer! This sounds soo yum, I love watermelon in drinks too!

    Reply
    • Sheila says

      July 26, 2018 at 8:35 pm

      Haha! I know – so true, right?! Glad you liked it Merichelle!

      Happy Summer to you!

      Sheila
      xo

      Reply
  4. Kirsten says

    July 26, 2018 at 4:45 pm

    Watermelon with anything sounds so yummy!its my favorite!i can’t wait to try these!

    Reply
    • Sheila says

      July 26, 2018 at 7:08 pm

      If it’s your favorite, you are going to love these Kirsten!

      So fun hopping with you:)

      Sheila
      xo

      Reply
  5. Kelly says

    July 26, 2018 at 3:11 pm

    Oh you make that watermelon look SO good! I can’t wait to try this! Thanks for sharing and joining me on this fun summer hop!

    Reply
    • Sheila says

      July 26, 2018 at 7:07 pm

      Thank you Kelly! So happy I got to be a part of it!

      Sheila
      xo

      Reply
  6. Desiree says

    July 26, 2018 at 2:24 pm

    These are so pretty and sound delicious! I love mojitos & watermelon!

    Reply
    • Sheila says

      July 26, 2018 at 7:07 pm

      They definitely are! So if you love watermelon, you’re sure to love these:)

      Thanks for stopping by Desiree!

      Sheila

      Reply
  7. debra@5th and State says

    July 26, 2018 at 5:54 am

    love this Sheila! just in time for the weekend
    xo
    Debra

    Reply
    • Sheila says

      July 26, 2018 at 7:52 am

      Yay! Thanks Debra – hope you’ll try it!

      Sheila
      xo

      Reply

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