Refreshing Watermelon Mojito Slushie Recipe Easy Homemade Summer Drink for Adults
A quick and easy watermelon mojito slushie that combines juicy watermelon, fresh mint, lime, and white rum for a refreshing summer cocktail with a perfect icy texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (600g) seedless watermelon chunks, chilled
- 12–15 fresh mint leaves, washed
- Juice of 2 limes (about 3 tablespoons or 45ml)
- 1/4 cup (60ml) white rum
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) simple syrup
- 2 cups (450g) crushed ice
- Mint sprigs for garnish
- Optional: pinch of sea salt
- Optional: splash of club soda or sparkling water
Instructions
- Pluck 12-15 fresh mint leaves and gently muddle them in a small bowl or directly in the blender using a muddler or wooden spoon to release oils without tearing the leaves.
- Squeeze the juice from 2 fresh limes until you have about 3 tablespoons (45ml). Strain out any seeds.
- Add the chilled watermelon chunks and muddled mint to the blender. Pulse a few times to combine.
- Pour in the fresh lime juice, white rum, and simple syrup. Blend on high until smooth. Adjust sweetness if necessary by adding more syrup.
- Add about 2 cups (450g) of crushed ice to the blender. Pulse several times until the mixture reaches a thick but drinkable slushie consistency. Avoid over-blending.
- Taste the slushie. If too strong, add a splash of club soda or water. If not cold enough, add more ice and pulse briefly.
- Pour into tall glasses and garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and a thin lime wheel on the rim.
Notes
Use ripe watermelon for natural sweetness; adjust simple syrup accordingly. Gently muddle mint to avoid bitterness. Pulse ice instead of continuous blending to maintain slush texture. Blend everything except ice ahead and refrigerate; add ice just before serving. For a mocktail, omit rum and add sparkling water or soda.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 12 oz (350 ml)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 13
- Sodium: 10
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
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