Coconut-Watermelon Mojito Recipe
Fresh watermelon chunks, mint leaves and lime juice are muddled with sweet cream of coconut for this summer's most refreshing cocktail. You'll think you're on a tropical island with this coconut-watermelon mojito in hand.
How to Make the Best Coconut-Watermelon Mojito
This Coconut-Watermelon Mojito is the ultimate tropical refreshment for hot summer days. By combining fresh watermelon with creamy coconut, you get a mojito that tastes like you’re sipping a drink on a tropical island. The muddled mint and lime provide bright, refreshing notes that balance the sweetness of the watermelon and coconut cream perfectly.
Why You’ll Love This Mojito
What makes this cocktail special is the combination of flavors that work together in harmony. The watermelon provides natural sweetness and a refreshing, juicy base, while the cream of coconut adds richness and exotic flair. Fresh mint and lime juice brighten everything up, creating a drink that’s both indulgent and refreshing.
Tips for the Best Mojito
Make sure to muddle the watermelon, mint, and lime enough to release all their flavors, but not so much that you break apart the mint leaves into tiny pieces. The key to a great mojito is finding that balance. Use fresh lime juice—bottled lime juice simply won’t give you the same bright, vibrant taste. And don’t skip the club soda topping; it adds that signature fizz and keeps the drink refreshing.
Coconut-Watermelon Mojito
Fresh watermelon chunks, mint leaves and lime juice are muddled with sweet cream of coconut for this summer's most refreshing cocktail. You'll think you're on a tropical island with this coconut-watermelon mojito in hand.
Ingredients
Main
Instructions
Preparation
- In a cocktail shaker, add the mint leaves, lime juice and watermelon chunks. Muddle until the watermelon mostly breaks down.
- Add the rum, cream of coconut and a handful of ice. Put the cocktail shaker top on and shake vigorously for about 15-30 seconds.
- Replace the cocktail shaker top with a cocktail strainer and strain into ice-filled glasses. Top with club soda and gently stir. If desired, garnish with more fresh mint, watermelon and lime slices. Enjoy!
Notes
- Cream of coconut is a sweetened coconut product, commonly found in the cocktail or international foods section of your grocery store.