Watermelon Mojito

Last updated on March 28th, 2026

This Watermelon Mojito was a total vibe! The flavors of watermelon, mint, lime – the crispness of the club soda and the sweet agave syrup? So good! These were really easy to make and it’s everything you want out of a summer drink. Of course, you gotta make it a little strong…otherwise what’s the point!? I loved dropping my watermelon garnish in there and then at the very end, you eat it and it’s like this big boozy crunch of watermelon! This recipe makes two drinks because of course; you need a poolside drinking buddy! These will totally crush as the temps warm! So refreshing!

Where did the mojito come from?

Mojitos originated in Cuba and date all the way back to the 16th century! They evolved from a drink called “El Draque,” named after English pirate Sir Francis Drake! Mojitos are loved because of their complex flavor profile! It’s a drink that offers it all, it’s sweet, sour, herbal! Mojitos are also much lower in calories than a lot of other similar cocktails! So, you should probably…have two?!

Did you know?

Watermelon got its name because it’s made up of 92% water! Way back in the day, early explorers would use watermelons as canteens because they held the water so well! Pretty neat, right?!

What do I need to make this?

For the watermelon mojito cocktails:

Mint
Watermelon
Lime
White Rum
Agave Syrup
Club Soda
Ice

For garnish:

Mint
Watermelon

How do I make it?

To build the watermelon mojito flavor:

First wash the mint, then wash and dry the lime. Juice and zest half of the lime. Cut your watermelon into cubes if you haven’t already and cut some into triangles for serving.

Next, muddle the mint leaves and watermelon chunks between two glasses, then fill each glass with ice.

Dump the lime zest and juice into each glass. Pour in the rum, agave syrup, and top with club soda.

To serve:

Serve each watermelon mojito with mint leaves and watermelon slices on top. Enjoy!

Tips:

• You could totally make a big batch of this for a party! If you do, I recommend drinking it that day or the mint will get a little soggy!
• If you don’t have club soda or agave syrup, just make a quick simple syrup by adding a cup of water and a cup of granulated sugar to a small saucepan and simmering over medium heat until the sugar dissolves! You could also skip the agave + club soda, or simple syrup – and just use sprite!

If you liked this one, check out some more of my cocktail recipes!

• Berry Margarita
• Apple Cider Whiskey Sour
• Vodka Summer Sunrise
• Clementine Bourbon Refresher