Watermelon Mojito

Prep:  10 Minutes
Total Time:  10 Minutes
Servings:  4

Ingredient List

  • 2 cups cubed seeded watermelon
  • 2 cups lime-flavored sparkling water
  • 1 cup white rum
  • 1/4 cup frozen (thawed) limeade concentrate
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
  • Crushed ice
  • 4 lime wedges

Preparation

  1. In food processor, place watermelon. Cover; process until smooth. Into large pitcher, strain watermelon puree; discard solids. Add sparkling water, rum and limeade concentrate; stir until concentrate is dissolved.
  2. In each of 4 tall straight glasses, muddle 1 tablespoon mint leaves in bottom of glass. Add crushed ice to glasses; pour watermelon mixture over ice. Garnish with lime wedges.

Expert Tips

  • A mojito is a traditional Cuban highball made with rum, lime juice, simple syrup, sparkling water and mint. This Watermelon Mojito recipe adds a flavor twist with fresh watermelon juice.

Nutrition

  • 1 Cup Calories 208 (Calories from Fat nc);  Total Fat 0g (Saturated Fat 0g ,Trans Fat ncg);  Cholesterol ncmg;  Sodium 24mg;  Potassium ncmg;  Total Carbohydrate 17g (Dietary Fiber 0g ,Sugars ncg);  Protein 0g
  • % Daily Value: Vitamin A 0%;  Vitamin C 0%;  Calcium 0%;  Iron 0%
  • Exchanges: nc Starch;  1/2 Fruit;  1/2 Other Carbohydrate;  nc Skim Milk;  nc Milk;  nc Vegetable;  nc Very Lean Meat;  nc Lean Meat;  nc High-Fat Meat;  nc Fat
  • Carbohydrate Choice: 1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet