Watermelon Mojito
The Mojito, summer edition.
The Mojito's frame of rum, lime, sugar and mint, enriched with fresh watermelon muddled in the glass. Softer and fruitier than the original, it is a thirst-quenching long drink for hot days.
- Long drink
- Muddled
- Glass
- Highball glass
- Method
- Muddled
- Strength
- Light
- Time
- 4 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Ice
- Crushed
Ingredients
Measures for 1 serving
-
Simple syrup
15 ml
-
Lime juice
25 ml
-
Watermelon
120 ml
-
Mint
6 leaves
-
White rum
50 ml
-
Soda water
30 ml
Garnish
- Mint sprig
- Watermelon wedge
Proportions
How to make
- Pour the sugar syrup into a tall glass.
- Add the lime juice.
- Add the chopped watermelon.
- Muddle until the watermelon is smooth.
- Add the mint leaves, pressing them lightly.
- Pour the white rum.
- Fill with crushed ice.
- Stir with a bar spoon.
- Top with a splash of soda.
- Crown with more crushed ice.
- Garnish with mint and a watermelon wedge.
The story
Origins
LegendA story passed down, not confirmed by the sources.
The Watermelon Mojito is one of many fruit variations on the Mojito, the Cuban long drink of rum, lime, sugar, mint and soda. The sources consulted name no inventor, bar or date of birth: it is a variation that spread informally through bars and home kitchens, and published recipes differ considerably. Some muddle chopped watermelon in the glass, others use juiced or strained watermelon, and others add spices such as sumac, berries or passion fruit liqueur. The version given here stays close to the classic Mojito, with the watermelon muddled together with lime and sugar.
Sources (4)
Taste profile
- Fruity
- 4 out of 5
- Fresh
- 4 out of 5
- Sweet
- 3 out of 5
- Citrus
- 3 out of 5
