Watermelon Mojito Mocktail

Name: Watermelon Mojito Mocktail
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 10 oz fresh watermelon; 1 cup frozen strawberries; ¼ cup maple syrup; 1 tbsp lime juice; 1 tsp brown sugar (or sub more maple syrup); 3-4 fresh mint leaves; sparkling water, (chilled); ice flocks/ cubes; white rum (*optional if you want to make a traditional mojito)

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This refreshing watermelon mojito mocktail is the perfect drink for a hot summer day! It combines some juicy watermelon with fresh mint, lime juice and sparkling water. This watermelon mocktail is made without alcohol but can easily be turned into a "real" traditional mojito. The best part is that it's ready in 5 minutes!

watermelon mojito mocktail in a serving glass with fresh mint leaves on top.

With summer being in full swing, there's nothing more refreshing than a delicious homemade drink. This non-alcoholic watermelon mojito is made from fresh watermelon juice as well as frozen strawberries for some extra flavors.

For more refreshing non-alcoholic drink recipes see Strawberry Milkshake, Strawberry Almond Milk or Mango Smoothie.

Or check out our Watermelon Feta Salad.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

It includes a couple of simple ingredients.
It's made from fresh fruits- making it a great healthy summer drink that's lower in calories in high in nutrients.
It's naturally vegan and gluten-free.
It's alcohol-free- great for kids and during pregnancy.

Ingredients & Substitution Notes

all ingredients needed to make watermelon mojito mocktail.

Watermelon: I highly recommend buying a seedless watermelon. That way, you can save time and don't need to deseed it yourself. To save more time, you could choose a pre-cut package. Also, choose a ripe watermelon to ensure that the mocktail is sweet.
Frozen Strawberries: They add a nice cold, refreshing as well as sweet taste. I do not recommend using fresh ones because then you would need more ice cubes which would results in a slighty watered-down drink.
Mint: Just as any classic mojito, this recipe calls for fresh mint leaves.
Fresh Lime Juice: Additional, we add some freshly squeezed lime juice- adds some tangy flavors. Could be replaced with fresh lemon juice.
Maple Syrup: Helps sweeten the drink and acts as a liquid for the blender. You could use agave nectar or honey instead.
Brown Caster Sugar: Instead, you could use white sugar or more maple syrup.
Cold Sparkling Water: Feel free to use any carbonated water of choice or make your own with a sparkling water maker instead. Alternativey, you could use soda water or any other lightly flavored soda of choice. Keep in mind though that thismight slightly change the taste.
Ice Cubes: I prefer using smaller crushed ice cubes for this recipes (see video).

How to Make a Watermelon Mojito Mocktail

This virgin watermelon mojito is easy to make and ready in no time. Equipment-wise you'll need a strong blender with a tamper.

maple syrup, watermelon chunks ,frozen strawberries in a blender with a tamper next to it.

STEP 1: Blend. Put frozen strawberries, fresh watermelon cubes and maple syrup into a strong blender.

blended watermelon, strawberry mix in a blender.

Blend until smooth. You might need to work with a tamper to help push the strawberries down to the blade during the first couple of seconds. It will blend easily as soon as the watermelon releases its natural liquids.

mint. sugar and lime juice at the bottom of a serving glass.

STEP 2: Assemble. Add mint, sugar and lime juice to a serving glass and help the sugar dissolve by stirring with a teaspoon.

mint. sugar and lime juice at the bottom of a serving glass, followed by a layer of ice cubes.

Then fill ⅓ of the glass with ice cubes.

mint leaves, ice cubes and watermelon strawberry mix added to a serving glass.

Then add the strawberry watermelon mixture from the blender.

finished strawberry mojito mocktail in a serving glass.

And top off with some sparkling water. Garnish with some lime slices or a watermelon slice or additional mint leaves and serve right away.

Tools Needed

High-powered blender with a tamper: Most high-speed blenders such as the Vitamix come with a tamper. You’ll need it to push down the frozen strawberries at the beginning of the blending process. If you don’t have a high-speed blender with a tamper I would recommend skipping the strawberries altogether. A regular blender (or even an immersion blender) should be able to break down the watermelon pieces easily.

Top Tips

Seedless, Ripe Watermelon: To save you the hassle of deseeding the watermelon, choose a seedless one if possible! Also make sure to buy a ripe water melon as we want it to be sweet.
Pre-Cut: To save even more time, you could buy pre-cut watermelon pieces.
Chill: For the drink to be or stay cold and refreshing, the sparkling water should be chilled and cold. If you’re skipping the frozen strawberries then I would also recommend chilling the watermelon before blending.
Lime Juice: I highly recommend using freshly squeezed lime juice over store-bought one. The difference in taste is definitely worth it!
Garnish: Add a lime slice or use some of the mint leaves for garnish- because who doesn’t like getting served a mocktail that’s beautifully put together!

Storage

The watermelon mix from the blender can easily be made ahead of time. Store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 day. Make sure to add the remaining ingredients (especially the sparkling water) shortly before serving.

3 glasses of watermelon mojito, next to it a cutting board with pre-cut watmerlon pieces and strawberries.

FAQs

Is this Watermelon Mojito healthy?

It includes fresh watermelon as well as strawberries which are both high in vitamins and antioxidants. They both are also high in water, making them perfect for a refreshing drink on hot days. The lime juice provides an extra Vitamin C boost! It’s also doesn’t contain any artificial sweeteners or flavors.

Can I make it in advance?

The watermelon-strawberry mix can definitely be prepared ahead of time and stored in the fridge. That way it’s ready to be used. I would recommend adding the club soda only shortly before serving though.

Can I turn this into a traditional alcoholic mojito drink?

This watermelon mocktail can easily be turned into an alcoholic drink. Simply add about 1 ½ fluid ounces (45ml) of white rum.

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