One small seedless watermelon, chunked. Juice of one lime. A handful of fresh mint leaves. Rum to taste. All of it blended until smooth. Served over ice cubes. Garnished with extra mint.
The mint blends into the watermelon and turns the drink a slightly deeper pink. The lime is sharp underneath the sweet melon. The rum is there for warmth, not strength. This is a cocktail that tastes like a pool day and takes less time to make than to drink.
Tips for Making Watermelon Cocktail
Blend the watermelon until smooth
Remove any seeds if using a seeded watermelon. Blend the chunks with lime juice and mint until there are no pieces left.
The drink should pour like juice, not like a smoothie. If it is too thick, add a small amount of water.
Add rum to taste
Start with one ounce per glass and adjust. The watermelon is sweet and masks the alcohol quickly, so pour carefully.
Dark or spiced rum changes the flavour. A white rum lets the watermelon come through cleanest.
Watermelon Cocktail
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: Makes 1 large cocktail
Description
A refreshing watermelon mint cocktail perfect for summer gatherings, combining the sweetness of watermelon with the zest of lime and the coolness of mint.
Ingredients
- 1 small seedless watermelon
- 1 lime
- Fresh mint leaves
- Rum
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Cut the watermelon into chunks and remove any seeds.
- Juice the lime and set aside.
- In a blender, combine watermelon chunks, lime juice, and a handful of mint leaves.
- Blend until smooth.
- Add rum to taste and blend again.
- Serve over ice cubes and garnish with additional mint leaves.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
Category: Cocktail
Method: Blending
Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 1
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make this without alcohol?
Yes. Skip the rum. The watermelon, lime, and mint combination is refreshing on its own.
Can I make a pitcher?
Yes. Multiply the recipe. Keep it in the fridge and serve within a few hours. The watermelon separates if it sits overnight.
Can I use frozen watermelon?
Yes. Frozen chunks make the drink slushy without ice. Blend from frozen and skip the ice cubes.
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