These Watermelon Mojitos are a refreshing, minty summer cocktail that’s incredibly easy to make—and you only need 5 simple ingredients!
Anyone else love the idea of making cocktails at home, but balk at the recipes that require all kinds of special equipment and several $30 bottles of liquor that you’ll probably never use again? I see you, friends, and these watermelon mojitos are for you.
No shakers, strainers, or fancy barware needed! And they only use white rum, so you don’t have to buy a bunch of pricy spirits.
Mojitos are great all by themselves thanks to the magic of mint, and well, rum . But add fresh, ripe watermelon to the mix and you’ve got the best cocktail for summer sipping. You may just feel like you’ve been transported to a tropical (hey!) island on the beach, sipping on watermelon mojitos while gazing into the deep, clear blue sea. Ahhh . These cocktails are so refreshing and they’ll definitely help with the summer heat!
(Do you love watermelon as much as I do? Add my Watermelon Mint Popsicles and 3-Ingredient Easy Watermelon Granita to your summer bucket list too!)
Notes on Ingredients
Please note that this is important information on the ingredients and instructions and the FULL recipe with amounts and details can be found DOWN BELOW (scroll to it) in the recipe card.
- Watermelon – You’ll need about 4 pounds; buy a seedless watermelon, or remove the seeds from a regular watermelon.
- Freshly-squeezed lime juice – Don’t use the kind in a bottle! It’s just not the same.
- White rum – I’ve used both a Jamaican Appleton White Rum and a Brazilian White Rum. Just don’t use spiced rum; the warm spices don’t work well with the cool, refreshing flavour we’re going for with these watermelon mojitos.
- Mint leaves
- Simple syrup
How Do You Make Simple Syrup?
You can buy simple syrup at the grocery or liquor store, but it’s much cheaper to make your own—and as the name suggests, it’s quite simple!
Boil 1/2 cup of sugar with 1/2 cup of water, stirring often. Once the sugar is dissolved, remove the pan from the heat and let the syrup cool. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 weeks and use it to sweeten cocktails and lemonade.
How to Make Watermelon Mojitos
It’s mojito time! (And mojito time is the best time, right?!) Here’s what you’ll need to do.
Blend the watermelon . Add the watermelon to a food processor or high speed blender and puree until the mixture is smooth, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
Mix the mojitos. Pour the pureed watermelon into a large pitcher. Stir in the lime juice and mint leaves. Add the white rum and stir vigorously for about 15 to 30 seconds.
Sweeten. Add simple syrup to taste (you may need more or less, depending on the sweetness of the melon) and stir again.
Serve. Pour the watermelon mojitos over crushed ice and serve.
Tips for Success
Here are some simple tips and hints for the best watermelon mojitos:
- Spring for a good rum. Since mojitos are a simple cocktail with a minimal number of ingredients, you’ll want to use a rum that tastes good on its own.
- Don’t over-muddle the mint. If you smash it too much and tear the leaves, it will become bitter. You want to muddle it just enough to release the mint oils in the leaves.
- Garnish the glasses. Add a sprig of fresh mint and a lime wedge.
Variations
Here are some simple ideas for switching up these watermelon mojitos:
- Add club soda. After pouring the mojito mixture over ice, you can top them off with club soda.
- Make virgin watermelon mojitos. Swap the white rum for ginger ale or lemon-lime soda.
- Sweeten with agave nectar. You can skip the simple syrup and use agave nectar if you want to avoid refined sugar.
- Try different fruit. Like my mango mojitos !
How to Store
You can store leftover watermelon mojitos in a pitcher in the fridge for several days.
WATCH THE VIDEO TO SEE HOW IT’S MADE:
Ingredients
- 1/2 a medium size watermelon , about 4 lbs watermelon, seeds removed and cut into chunks
- 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 3/4 cup to 1 cup white rum
- 20-30 fresh mint leaves , muddled
- 1/2 cup simple syrup* , see notes for how to make it
Instructions
- Add your watermelon chunks to a food processor or high speed blender until smooth, about 30 seconds to 1 minute in the food processor or in the blender.
- Pour the pureed watermelon into a large pitcher and add in the lime juice, muddled mint leaves and stir. Add in the white rum. Stir vigorously for about 15-30 seconds to incorporate.
- Taste and add the appropriate amount of simple syrup based on the sweetness of your watermelon, up to ½ cup simple syrup, and stir again.
- Pour into an ice filled glass and enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe is vegan and gluten free. I’ve used both a Jamaican Appleton White Rum and a Brazilian White Rum, so any white rum should be fine! If your watermelon has seeds, you should remove the seeds. Alternatively, you could strain the watermelon but you will miss that cool refreshing watermelon taste.
- You can make the simple syrup by boiling ½ cup sugar (cane sugar, brown sugar, coconut sugar or any granulated sugar) with ½ cup water until completely liquid, stirring often. Cool it down, then measure it out! This makes a bit more than ½ cup simple syrup, closer to ¾ cup, so use as much or as little of it as you want depending on the sweetness of your watermelon.
- HOW TO STORE You can store this Mojito recipe in the pitcher in the fridge for several days.
- Feel free to add more or less rum!
These Watermelon Mojitos are a refreshing, minty summer cocktail that’s incredibly easy to make—and you only need 5 simple ingredients!
Anyone else love the idea of making cocktails at home, but balk at the recipes that require all kinds of special equipment and several $30 bottles of liquor that you’ll probably never use again? I see you, friends, and these watermelon mojitos are for you.
No shakers, strainers, or fancy barware needed! And they only use white rum, so you don’t have to buy a bunch of pricy spirits.
Mojitos are great all by themselves thanks to the magic of mint, and well, rum . But add fresh, ripe watermelon to the mix and you’ve got the best cocktail for summer sipping. You may just feel like you’ve been transported to a tropical (hey!) island on the beach, sipping on watermelon mojitos while gazing into the deep, clear blue sea. Ahhh . These cocktails are so refreshing and they’ll definitely help with the summer heat!
(Do you love watermelon as much as I do? Add my Watermelon Mint Popsicles and 3-Ingredient Easy Watermelon Granita to your summer bucket list too!)
Notes on Ingredients
Please note that this is important information on the ingredients and instructions and the FULL recipe with amounts and details can be found DOWN BELOW (scroll to it) in the recipe card.
- Watermelon – You’ll need about 4 pounds; buy a seedless watermelon, or remove the seeds from a regular watermelon.
- Freshly-squeezed lime juice – Don’t use the kind in a bottle! It’s just not the same.
- White rum – I’ve used both a Jamaican Appleton White Rum and a Brazilian White Rum. Just don’t use spiced rum; the warm spices don’t work well with the cool, refreshing flavour we’re going for with these watermelon mojitos.
- Mint leaves
- Simple syrup
How Do You Make Simple Syrup?
You can buy simple syrup at the grocery or liquor store, but it’s much cheaper to make your own—and as the name suggests, it’s quite simple!
Boil 1/2 cup of sugar with 1/2 cup of water, stirring often. Once the sugar is dissolved, remove the pan from the heat and let the syrup cool. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 weeks and use it to sweeten cocktails and lemonade.
How to Make Watermelon Mojitos
It’s mojito time! (And mojito time is the best time, right?!) Here’s what you’ll need to do.
Blend the watermelon . Add the watermelon to a food processor or high speed blender and puree until the mixture is smooth, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
Mix the mojitos. Pour the pureed watermelon into a large pitcher. Stir in the lime juice and mint leaves. Add the white rum and stir vigorously for about 15 to 30 seconds.
Sweeten. Add simple syrup to taste (you may need more or less, depending on the sweetness of the melon) and stir again.
Serve. Pour the watermelon mojitos over crushed ice and serve.
Tips for Success
Here are some simple tips and hints for the best watermelon mojitos:
- Spring for a good rum. Since mojitos are a simple cocktail with a minimal number of ingredients, you’ll want to use a rum that tastes good on its own.
- Don’t over-muddle the mint. If you smash it too much and tear the leaves, it will become bitter. You want to muddle it just enough to release the mint oils in the leaves.
- Garnish the glasses. Add a sprig of fresh mint and a lime wedge.
Variations
Here are some simple ideas for switching up these watermelon mojitos:
- Add club soda. After pouring the mojito mixture over ice, you can top them off with club soda.
- Make virgin watermelon mojitos. Swap the white rum for ginger ale or lemon-lime soda.
- Sweeten with agave nectar. You can skip the simple syrup and use agave nectar if you want to avoid refined sugar.
- Try different fruit. Like my mango mojitos !
How to Store
You can store leftover watermelon mojitos in a pitcher in the fridge for several days.
WATCH THE VIDEO TO SEE HOW IT’S MADE:
Ingredients
- 1/2 a medium size watermelon , about 4 lbs watermelon, seeds removed and cut into chunks
- 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 3/4 cup to 1 cup white rum
- 20-30 fresh mint leaves , muddled
- 1/2 cup simple syrup* , see notes for how to make it
Instructions
- Add your watermelon chunks to a food processor or high speed blender until smooth, about 30 seconds to 1 minute in the food processor or in the blender.
- Pour the pureed watermelon into a large pitcher and add in the lime juice, muddled mint leaves and stir. Add in the white rum. Stir vigorously for about 15-30 seconds to incorporate.
- Taste and add the appropriate amount of simple syrup based on the sweetness of your watermelon, up to ½ cup simple syrup, and stir again.
- Pour into an ice filled glass and enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe is vegan and gluten free. I’ve used both a Jamaican Appleton White Rum and a Brazilian White Rum, so any white rum should be fine! If your watermelon has seeds, you should remove the seeds. Alternatively, you could strain the watermelon but you will miss that cool refreshing watermelon taste.
- You can make the simple syrup by boiling ½ cup sugar (cane sugar, brown sugar, coconut sugar or any granulated sugar) with ½ cup water until completely liquid, stirring often. Cool it down, then measure it out! This makes a bit more than ½ cup simple syrup, closer to ¾ cup, so use as much or as little of it as you want depending on the sweetness of your watermelon.
- HOW TO STORE You can store this Mojito recipe in the pitcher in the fridge for several days.
- Feel free to add more or less rum!
Watermelon Mojitos
Ingredients
- 1/2 a medium size watermelon about 4 lbs watermelon, seeds removed and cut into chunks
- 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 3/4 cup to 1 cup white rum
- 20-30 fresh mint leaves muddled
- 1/2 cup simple syrup* see notes for how to make it
Instructions
- Add your watermelon chunks to a food processor or high speed blender until smooth, about 30 seconds to 1 minute in the food processor or in the blender.
- Pour the pureed watermelon into a large pitcher and add in the lime juice, muddled mint leaves and stir. Add in the white rum. Stir vigorously for about 15-30 seconds to incorporate.
- Taste and add the appropriate amount of simple syrup based on the sweetness of your watermelon, up to ½ cup simple syrup, and stir again.
- Pour into an ice filled glass and enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe is vegan and gluten free. I’ve used both a Jamaican Appleton White Rum and a Brazilian White Rum, so any white rum should be fine! If your watermelon has seeds, you should remove the seeds. Alternatively, you could strain the watermelon but you will miss that cool refreshing watermelon taste.
- You can make the simple syrup by boiling ½ cup sugar (cane sugar, brown sugar, coconut sugar or any granulated sugar) with ½ cup water until completely liquid, stirring often. Cool it down, then measure it out! This makes a bit more than ½ cup simple syrup, closer to ¾ cup, so use as much or as little of it as you want depending on the sweetness of your watermelon.
- HOW TO STORE You can store this Mojito recipe in the pitcher in the fridge for several days.
- Feel free to add more or less rum!
Nutrition
Watermelon Mojitos https://jessicainthekitchen.com/watermelon-mojitos-recipe/ July 26, 2022
These coconut strawberry overnight oats are a make-ahead breakfast that requires only 5 minutes of prep time. With fresh berries, coconut flakes, and a touch of maple syrup, they taste like a treat!
They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but I think it’s also the most delicious. Especially when you’re having these Strawberry Coconut Overnight Oats for breakfast. Each bite is loaded with ripe strawberries and tropical coconut – yum!
Coconut strawberry overnight oats are my go-to breakfast when strawberries are in season. 5 minutes is really all it takes—chop the berries, place everything into the jar, stir, and pop it in the fridge. These are the easiest breakfast you’ll ever make.
The oats will absorb the liquid and soften while in the fridge—it’s almost like a cold brew process of making oatmeal. The fridge does all the work for you, so all you need to do in the morning is grab and go!
(Looking for more ideas for overnight oats? Try my Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats , Banana Bread Overnight Oats , or Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats next!)
Why You’ll Love These Strawberry Overnight Oats
I really could go on for a long time about how great these strawberry overnight oats are. But, for today, I’ll keep it brief.
- Sweet and simple. The combination of fresh strawberries, ground cinnamon, and sugary maple syrup is just so perfect!
- Quick and easy. 5 minutes of prep work, and breakfast will be waiting for you tomorrow. If you like to keep the rushing around to a minimum in the morning, this overnight oats recipe will be your best friend!
- Adaptable. You can swap the strawberries for other berries, add in some nuts, and more (see suggestions below), if you’d like to switch up this recipe. That way, you’ll never be bored!
Notes on Ingredients
Please note that this is important information on the ingredients and instructions and the FULL recipe with amounts and details can be found DOWN BELOW (scroll to it) in the recipe card.
- Strawberries – You can use frozen strawberries if you’d like, but you’ll need to thaw them first.
- Old-fashioned or rolled oats – Be sure to use gluten-free oats if you’re on a gluten-free diet.
- Plant-based milk – Whatever you like or have on hand! I love using my Homemade Cashew Milk .
- Ground cinnamon – I love the homey, earthy sweetness that cinnamon adds to these oats.
- Maple syrup – If you’re using sweetened plant milk, you can use less maple syrup or skip it altogether.
- Unsweetened coconut flakes – If you’d like, you can toast these first.
- Chia seeds – Chia seeds aren’t for everyone, so feel free to leave them out or swap in hemp seeds instead.
How to Make Coconut Strawberry Overnight Oats
When I said these strawberry overnight oats take 5 minutes of prep time, I was not exaggerating! Here’s how easy it is to make them.
- Combine the ingredients. Add all of the ingredients to a mason jar and stir to combine. Screw on the lid.
- Chill. Place the jar in the refrigerator and chill overnight.
- Serve. Take the jar out of the fridge, give it a stir, and enjoy!
Can I Eat Overnight Oats Hot?
Overnight oats can be eaten cold, but they don’t have to be! You can empty the contents of the jar into a saucepan set over medium-high heat and cook the oats until they’re warmed through, or place the jar in the microwave (assuming it’s microwave-safe!) and cook for about 45 seconds.
Tips for Success
You’re practically an overnight oats expert at this point. Even so, here are some tips on achieving the best overnight oats possible:
- Use old-fashioned or rolled oats. Quick oats will get too mushy, while steel-cut oats will be too tough.
- No mason jar? No problem! You can simply mix everything together in a Tupperware container or stir it in a bowl and cover the bowl with plastic wrap.
- Add more milk, if needed. If the liquid is completely absorbed, you can loosen up the oats a bit by adding a splash of milk.
Topping Ideas & Recipe Variations
The best thing about overnight oats is that they’re highly customizable! Here are a couple of ideas on how to change things up.
- For extra sweetness. Add more maple syrup if you like super sweet overnight oats. Or, a spoonful of coconut whipped cream will make you feel like you’re eating strawberry shortcake for breakfast!
- Switch up the fruit. Instead of strawberries, try this recipe with blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries!
- Add some crunch. Chopped walnuts or sunflower seeds are a great way to do this.
- Mix in more protein. You could add a spoonful of peanut butter or almond butter if you want some extra protein.
- For extra creaminess. Homemade vegan yogurt is an option that adds a creamy texture and tangy flavour.
How to Store Strawberry Overnight Oats
You can meal prep your coconut strawberry overnight oats and keep them in the fridge for up to 5 days. If you plan on doing this, be sure that your strawberries are firm and at the peak of ripeness—if they’re mushy and dark in spots, they won’t last that long in the fridge.
Can I Freeze This Recipe?
You can freeze individual portions of these overnight oats for up to 3 months in an airtight container. Thaw them in the refrigerator overnight.
More Easy Breakfast Recipes
On the lookout for more easy breakfast ideas? Take a look at these ones, too!
- High Protein Overnight Oats
- Vegan Baked Oats
- 3-Ingredient Strawberry Banana Smoothie
- Banana Oatmeal Cookies
- Overnight Baked French Toast Casserole
Ingredients
Strawberry Coconut Overnight Oats
- 1/4 cup chopped strawberries
- 1/2 cup gluten free certified old-fashioned or rolled oats
- 1 cup plant-based milk
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons unsweetened coconut flakes
- ½ tablespoon chia seeds , optional
Instructions
Strawberry Coconut Overnight Oats
- Mix all the ingredients in a jar. Stir to combine and cover.
- Place in the fridge overnight.
- The next morning, remove and eat in the jar or place in a pot over medium high heat to reheat the oatmeal, or in the microwave to reheat if a microwave safe jar for about 45 seconds. Top with your favourite toppings – walnuts, more chia seeds, peanut butter and more maple syrup (or anything else you want!).
- Enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe is vegan and gluten free.
- You can adjust the quantities of strawberries if you’d like less more or less, and add more chia seeds if you want more of a pudding texture.
- You can also adjust sweetness levels after it’s set up in the fridge and add more maple syrup if you desire. Feel free to use agave nectar instead.
- To store. You can meal prep your coconut strawberry overnight oats and keep them in the fridge for up to 5 days. If you plan on doing this, be sure that your strawberries are firm and at the peak of ripeness—if they’re mushy and dark in spots, they won’t last that long in the fridge.
- To freeze. You can freeze individual portions of these overnight oats for up to 3 months in an airtight container. Thaw them in the refrigerator overnight.
