Watermelon Blueberry Mojitos Recipe


Summer in South Florida always means, ripened mangos falling from trees, sunny, clear, blue skies, warm ocean waves, multi-colored, fruity water ice, fall-off-the-bone BBQ-scented neighborhoods..and of course sweltering heat. It’s HOT! And dog walking now means I can lose 10 lbs of sweat per day- that’s awesome! Not! 

Until the hot and sticky nights subside, I can tell you I’ve been dreaming of chilled, deep-red and juicy watermelon, bursting with watermelon juice.  But not just watermelon, how ’bout Watermelon Blueberry Mojitos?? Uhuh..Now I know I have your attention… Let’s face it, watermelon has been very neglected throughout history. It’s been underrated and underappreciated but let’s give it, it’s rightful summer props, why not? It’s the perfect element to keep that sweaty glistening version of you at bay.

Watermelon Blueberry Mojitos Recipe

  • PREP TIME 15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME 15 mins
  • Serves: 5

INGREDIENTS

Equipment Needed

  • Knife
  • Food Processor
  • Strainer or Fine Sieve
  • Muddler or wooden spoon
  • Large Pitcher

Ingredients

  • ¼ of a medium seedless watermelon or half of a small watermelon, chopped
  • 1 lime, quartered
  • 30 mint leaves
  • 2 tablespoons of raw cane sugar (can substitute sugar with 2 tablespoons Agave Syrup)
  • 1 small can (8.5 oz) of club soda
  • 8 oz of a light rum, I used Bacardi
  • 1 cup of blueberries, frozen

Watermelon Blueberry Mojitos - the perfect melon berry summer cocktail!

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. First, cut the watermelon into chunks, so it can fit in your food processor of choice. Puree the watermelon until there are no visible solid pieces left.
  2. Then, place a sieve or fine strainer over a bowl and pour the watermelon juice in. (If you like a pulpy mojito, you can skip this step.)
  3. Shake the sieve or strainer a little, until all of the liquid is removed and only the pulp is left behind. Discard the pulp and set the juice aside.
  4. In a muddler, add the sugar, lime quarters and mint leaves and smash until all of the sugar has been absorbed. (If you don’t have a muddler you can add these ingredients to a large pitcher and use the back of a wooden spoon to smash the ingredients.)
  5. Add the watermelon juice to a large pitcher and add the muddled ingredients.
  6. Finally add the club soda and rum. Mix well.
  7. Before pouring Watermelon Blueberry Mojitos, add a handful of blueberries to each glass and fill. Garnish with mint leaves and a slice of lime.

NOTES

Yields: 5 cups

Where do I begin?

First of all, a fruit that yields that much water is just crazy good for these hot and sticky summers- 4 cups of watermelon juice in all!

Why didn’t I do this last summer?  That’s because I used to not be that adventurous in the kitchen- that’s why. Now, even a swarm of gnats inspires me to make something tasty and amazing- just kidding- but you never know, it is possible..lol

Watermelon Blueberry Mojitos - Your new favorite summer melon berry treat!

First,  cut the watermelon into chunks. Puree the watermelon until there are no visible solid pieces left.

Watermelon Blueberry Mojitos - Your new favorite summer melon berry treat!

Then, place a sieve or fine strainer over a bowl and pour the watermelon juice in. (If you like a pulpy mojito, you can skip this step.)

Shake the sieve or strainer a little, until all of the liquid is removed and only the pulp is left behind. Discard the pulp and set the juice aside.

Watermelon Blueberry Mojitos - Your new favorite summer melon berry treat!

In a muddler, add the sugar, lime quarters and mint leaves and smash until all of the sugar has been absorbed.

Add the watermelon juice to a large pitcher and add the muddled ingredients.

Finally add the club soda and rum. Mix well.

Before pouring Watermelon Blueberry Mojitos, add a handful of blueberries to each 8oz glass. Garnish with mint leaves and a slice of lime.

Watermelon Blueberry Mojitos - Your new favorite summer melon berry treat!

Why You Will Love This

The blueberries in this recipe should be frozen which is so cool(no pun intended) because it keeps your drink cool and they look so cool floating around in the Mojito. <<— I don’t recommend using “cool” in a sentence that many times..unless of course you’re trying to describe these lovely Watermelon Blueberry Mojitos!

The mint in this drink is perfectly-balanced with that hint of lime. The Mojito is not overly sweet and if your blueberries are as sweet as mine then even the sweetness is nicely balanced. It’s THE happenin’ drink of the summer..you heard it here first..and I know..because I live 40 minutes from South Beach and baby…we know cool.

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