Can the watermelon juice be made ahead of time?

The watermelon juice mixture can be made up to 48 hours in advance. Just be sure to give it a good stir or shake before making your mojitos, because it tends to separate in the fridge.

Can I make this watermelon mojito recipe with store-bought, pre-made watermelon juice?

You sure could! You’ll need about 1 cup for the original recipe. Or, if you plan on doubling the recipe, use 2 cups watermelon. You could also use watermelon kombucha.

Does watermelon mojito contain alcohol?

Yes, like classic mojitos, this recipe contains white rum. However, you can easily omit if for a mocktail recipe instead, which we’ve included in the recipe card below.

Can you muddle watermelon?

Yes, fresh watermelon cubes are one of the easiest fruits to muddle because of its smooth consistency and soft texture. To do so, use a muddler, and gently press down to smash the fruit.

How many calories are in a watermelon mojito?

The amount of calories varies depending on the exact recipe, amounts of ingredients, and garnishes used. Our watermelon mojito recipe, served as shown below, contains 145 calories per serving with 13 grams of carbohydrates and 0 grams of fat.

Can I use something other than sparkling water?

Sure! Feel free to replace the sparkling water or club soda with Sprite, seltzer, or ginger ale to achieve the same satisfying fizz.

Watermelon Mojito (No Sugar Added Cocktail or Mocktail)

Servings: 2-3 servings 1x

Ingredients

8 large seedless watermelon cubes or ¾ lb. – 1 lb. (about 1 – 1 ½ cups juice)
2 ounces lime juice or juice of 1 lime (~¼ cup)
1 teaspoon honey or agave nectar
15–20 mint leaves (~ ⅓ cup)
3–4 ½ ounce white rum* (substitute sparkling water or kombucha for a mocktail version)
sparkling water (regular or lime flavor)
Ice

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Instructions

In a blender, add the watermelon cubes. Blend until smooth, achieving a juice consistency.
If watermelon juice appears pulpy, pour through a mesh strainer into a mason jar or large glass. This step is optional.
To the mason jar or glass with the watermelon juice, add the lime juice and optional sweetener. Stir to combine.
Divide the mint leaves among 2-3 tall glass. With the end of a wooden spoon or a muddle, muddle the mint. Essentially you want to smash the mint leaves until all leaves are darker in color and slightly wilted. Feel free to add a small squeeze of lime juice during this step to help the leaves breakdown easier.
Fill each glass 3/4 full with ice. Divide the watermelon lime juice among the 2-3 glasses. Add 1.5 oz. of white rum to each glass. For a mocktail, use sparkling water in place of the rum. Top each glass off with a splash of sparkling water (lime flavor works great!).
Stir and enjoy!

Notes

To make ahead: Feel free to make the watermelon juice up to 48 hours in advance. Juice will separate so you’ll want to give it a quick stir before making the drinks.

*To make as a mocktail: Omit the rum and replace with sparkling water or kombucha, if desired

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/3 of recipe
Calories: 145
Fat: 0 g
(Sat Fat: 0 g)
Sodium: 0 mg
Carbohydrate: 13 g
(Fiber: 1 g
Sugar: 9 g)
Protein: 1 g

Dietary

Dairy-Free Egg-Free Gluten-free Grain-Free Nut-free Paleo Vegan Vegetarian

Recipe By: Stacie Hassing