Frozen Watermelon Mojitos
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Frozen Watermelon Mojitos
Description
To prepare, mint simple syrup is made by boiling water, sugar, and fresh mint leaves until sugar dissolves and the mint flavor infuses. Once cooled, this syrup provides a fragrant sweetness. Frozen watermelon cubes are blended with rum, lime juice, and the mint syrup into a smooth mixture. Carbonated seltzer water is added and briefly blended again to create light effervescence and a refreshing mouthfeel.
The cocktail is served in frosted glasses garnished with lime wedges and fresh mint to enhance aroma and presentation. The frozen watermelon base yields a chilly, slushy texture combining fruit sweetness with citrus brightness and rum warmth.
This mojito variant suits summertime or casual gatherings where a fruity, cool drink is desired. The mint simple syrup can be made ahead and stored refrigerated to use in other drinks or dishes.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups watermelon frozen, cubes
- ½ cup white rum or coconut rum
- ⅓ cup lime juice freshly squeezed
- ¼ cup mint syrup recipe below, simple syrup
- ½ cup seltzer water you could use lime or watermelon flavor here too!
- lime wedges for garnish
- mint fresh leaves for garnish
mint simple syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 mint leaves fresh, handful
Instructions
mint simple syrup
- To make the mint simple syrup, add the water, sugar and fresh mint leaves to a saucepan and heat over medium heat. Whisk constantly until the sugar dissolves and the mixture comes to a boil. Let it bubble for a minute or so, then reduce the heat and let it cool completely. If I make it before, I’ll usually put it in a bowl or jar, let it come to room temperature then stick it in the fridge overnight. I do like to let it cool completely before adding it to the blender. This will make extra, so you can store it in the fridge. You can use it in coffee or cocktails!
watermelon mojitos
- Make sure to freeze the watermelon cubes for at least 6 hours, or even overnight.
- Combine the watermelon cubes, rum, lime juice and mint syrup in a high powered blender. Blend until combined. Add in the seltzer and blend again. Taste and if you would like it to be sweeter, add more mint syrup.
- Pour in a frosted glass and garnish with fresh mint and lime wedges.
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