Barefoot Contessa Watermelon Mojitos is made with fresh mint leaves, ripe watermelon, light rum, simple syrup, and freshly squeezed lime juice. This refreshing Watermelon Mojito recipe creates a delicious cocktail that takes about 10 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 6 people.
This Watermelon Mojitos Recipe Is From How Easy Is That Cookbook by Barefoot Contessa.
Ingredients Needed:
- 30 large fresh mint, coarsely torn by hand
- 3 to 4 thick slices fresh watermelon
- 12 oz light rum, such as Bacardi
- ½ c simple syrup
- 6 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice (3 limes)
- Sprigs of mint and spears of watermelon, for serving
How To Make Watermelon Mojitos?
- Mash the Mint: Use a mortar and pestle to mash the torn mint leaves to release their oils and aroma.
- Purée the Watermelon: Remove the rind and seeds from the watermelon slices. Place the watermelon flesh into a food processor fitted with a steel blade and purée until smooth.
- Combine the Ingredients: In a large pitcher, add the mashed mint, 2 cups of puréed watermelon, rum, simple syrup, and lime juice. Stir everything together until well combined.
- Serve the Mojitos: Place ice cubes in 6 glasses and pour the mojito mixture over the ice. Garnish each glass with a sprig of fresh mint and a spear of watermelon.
- Serve Ice Cold: For the best taste, serve the mojitos ice cold and enjoy!
Recipe Tips:
- Use Fresh, Quality Mint: Make sure to use fresh mint leaves and mash them gently. This releases the essential oils without making the leaves bitter.
- Choose Ripe Watermelon: Select a watermelon that’s deep in color and heavy for its size, as this indicates ripeness and sweetness.
- Purée Without Seeds: Always remove the watermelon seeds before puréeing to avoid a gritty texture in your mojitos.
- Balance the Sweetness: Adjust the amount of simple syrup to suit your taste. If your watermelon is extra sweet, you may need less syrup.
- Serve Cold with Lots of Ice: The colder, the better for mojitos. Chill your glasses in advance and fill them with ice to keep the drink refreshing.
How To Store Leftovers?
- Refrigerate: First, let the leftover Watermelon Mojitos cool until they reach room temperature. Once cooled, pour the mojitos into a sealed glass container or bottle and refrigerate them for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 of 6 servings
- Calories: 250
- Total Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 5mg
- Potassium: 89mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 34g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 1g
- Protein: 1g
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Barefoot Contessa Watermelon Mojitos
Description
Barefoot Contessa Watermelon Mojitos is made with fresh mint leaves, ripe watermelon, light rum, simple syrup, and freshly squeezed lime juice. This refreshing Watermelon Mojito recipe creates a delicious cocktail that takes about 10 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 6 people.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Mash the Mint: Use a mortar and pestle to mash the torn mint leaves to release their oils and aroma.
- Purée the Watermelon: Remove the rind and seeds from the watermelon slices. Place the watermelon flesh into a food processor fitted with a steel blade and purée until smooth.
- Combine the Ingredients: In a large pitcher, add the mashed mint, 2 cups of puréed watermelon, rum, simple syrup, and lime juice. Stir everything together until well combined.
- Serve the Mojitos: Place ice cubes in 6 glasses and pour the mojito mixture over the ice. Garnish each glass with a sprig of fresh mint and a spear of watermelon.
- Serve Ice Cold: For the best taste, serve the mojitos ice cold and enjoy!
Notes
- Use Fresh, Quality Mint: Make sure to use fresh mint leaves and mash them gently. This releases the essential oils without making the leaves bitter.
- Choose Ripe Watermelon: Select a watermelon that’s deep in color and heavy for its size, as this indicates ripeness and sweetness.
- Purée Without Seeds: Always remove the watermelon seeds before puréeing to avoid a gritty texture in your mojitos.
- Balance the Sweetness: Adjust the amount of simple syrup to suit your taste. If your watermelon is extra sweet, you may need less syrup.
- Serve Cold with Lots of Ice: The colder, the better for mojitos. Chill your glasses in advance and fill them with ice to keep the drink refreshing.
Barefoot Contessa Watermelon Mojitos