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Watermelon Mojito Wedges
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Watermelon Mojito Wedges

Watermelon Mojito Wedges are refreshing slices of watermelon soaked in a syrup infused with lime, mint, and optional white rum. The fruit absorbs the aromatic, citrusy syrup, making each wedge a bright, juicy treat accented with fresh lime zest and a sprinkle of sea salt. Chilling the wedges in the syrup deepens flavor and adds a subtle sweetness with a hint of mint essence, making for a unique, fruit-based appetizer or snack.

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 12 to 16 wedges
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 watermelon cut into wedges (12 to 16 wedges, small, seedless
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup water
  • ¼ cup white rum optional, leave out/replace with water to make kid friendly
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice fresh
  • 1 mint big handful, fresh
  • 2 lime zest freshly grated
  • sea salt for sprinkling, flaked

Instructions

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  1. Cut the watermelon into wedges and place it on two baking sheets in a single layer.
  2. Place the water, sugar, lime juice, rum, mint and the zest of 1 lime in a saucepan. Heat over medium heat, whisking so the sugar dissolves. Cook until just simmering then remove it from the heat and let it cool to room temperature. Pour the mixture evenly over the watermelon in the baking sheet. Move the watermelon wedges around so they are submerged in the syrup, then flip them.
  3. Refrigerate for 30 to 60 minutes. I like to flip the watermelon once while it’s in the fridge.
  4. Remove the watermelon from the syrup and place it on a platter. Sprinkle on the remaining lime zest. Sprinkle on a bit of flaked salt and serve!
  5. As a note, you can do this on an as-needed basis. Just use a few slices of watermelon and pour some of the syrup over top, storing the rest in the fridge until ready to use.