Served icy cold, this refreshing melon mojito recipe is perfect on a hot day. Cantaloupe or honeydew, lime and mint, along with Rum make this drink wonderfully refreshing. Fantastic for Cinco de Mayo, too!
During the hot, dog-days of summer a cold, refreshing cocktail always hits the spot. This melon mojito, made with fresh cantaloupe or honeydew melon is a fantastic way to enjoy summers best flavors.
Made with fresh mint leaves, lime juice and topped off with club soda, this drink is made in just minutes. Great for enjoying during the hottest days of summer, or whenever you’re in the mood for a cold, refreshing cocktail.
What do I need to make a melon mojito?
- Fresh melon – feel free to use either cantaloupe (orange) or honeydew (green) melon for this cocktail. The flavor are somewhat similar and both fruits work well in this cocktail.
- Lime juice – a traditional ingredient in most mojito recipes, the acidity of the lime juice balances the sweetness in the cocktail.
- Mint leaves – essential for any mojito, mint leaves are muddled with the melon to release their flavor and essence. Fresh mint can be found in the herb section of the produce section of your grocery store.
- Rum – a white rum is the most traditional liquor for a mojito. I use and prefer Bacardi, but any white rum within your budget will work.
- Simple syrup – used to help sweeten this cocktail. If you’re looking to cut down on the sugar, limit or omit the syrup completely.
- Club soda – a mojito it typically topped with club soda to give it a carbonated fizz.
For exact ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions please scroll down to the bottom of the post to the recipe card. Thanks!
How do I make a mojito?
Begin by placing the melon and mint leaves into the bottom of a cocktail shaker. If you don’t have a cocktail shaker, a mason jar also works well.
Using a muddler or back end of a wooden spoon, mash (muddle) the melon and mint together. This helps release the flavors and essence of the fruit and mint together.
Once the melon and mint have been muddled, add in the Rum, syrup, and lime juice. Top off with ice.
Place the lid on the cocktail shaker and secure tightly. Shake together well to combine all ingredients.
How to serve a mojito
Once you’ve shaken the mojito in the cocktail shaker, fill a glass with ice. Strain the cocktail over the ice. Top with club soda to give the drink some fizz.
Making large-batch mojitos:
If you’re making a large batch of mojitos, I recommend doing the muddling and adding the liqueur, syrup and lime juice, then pouring into a mason jar and refrigerating for later.
Once ready to serve, pour the cocktail concentrate over ice (half a glass), then top off with the club soda just before serving.
What should I garnish my mojito with?
A sprig of mint leaves, lime slices or a spear with melon balls are all great options for garnishing your drink.
Check out some of our other popular cocktail recipes great for enjoying in the summer:
- Peach Margaritas
- Watermelon Margarita Recipe
- Strawberry Lime Margaritas
- Raspberry Margarita
- How to Make a Skinny Margarita
- Coconut Margarita
- Mango Margarita
- Pineapple Margarita
- Watermelon Coconut Rum Punch
- Ginger Peach Moscow Mule
- Peach Sangria with Fresh Cherries
- Jamaican Rum Punch at It Is A Keeper
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Refreshing Melon Mojito with Rum Cantaloupe and Mint
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cantaloupe melon
- 4-6 fresh mint leaves plus more for garnish
- 1 1/2 oz. rum like Bacardi
- 2 Tablespoons simple syrup
- juice of 1/2 lime
- club soda to top off drink
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add the melon and mint leaves. Muddle together. (Crush well to mash the melon and mint together.)
- To the muddled melon and mint, add in the rum, simple syrup and lime juice. Add in ice.
- Add the lid to the cocktail shaker and secure tightly. Shake vigorously. In a glass, pour the mixture over ice. Top the drink with club soda. Garnish with melon balls and or mint leaves, if you prefer. Drink right away while cold.
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Yum! This mojito seems like the perfect way to end the summer to me! Love the twist you put on it with the melon. I’m looking forward to happy hour already!
I found you through the Time to Sparkle link party. Glad I did! If you get a chance to stop by my blog sometime, I’d love to connect!
Cheers!
Mojitos are my most favorite alcoholic beverage, and this twist sounds SO GOOD!! I will definitely be trying this soon! Thanks for sharing the recipe! Visiting from Hit me With Your Best Shot. 🙂
I know, right?!? I love mojitos, and this was such a fantastic combination. Hope you get to enjoy soon! ~Erin
Ooh, this looks delicious, and perfect for summer! I will be pinning this and hope to try it out soon. Stopping by from the Pretty Pintastic Party.
Thanks for sharing at Best of the Weekend Erin! I’ll be featuring this drink tomorrow night on my blog! Looks so refreshing!
Thanks so much, Deb!! xoxo, Erin
Thank you! I’m enjoying my cocktail right now! : )
This sounds so refreshing! Thanks for sharing at the “What’s for Dinner” link up!
This drink sounds wonderful. Pinning! Thanks for the recipe. Cheers.
THIS. Oh my. I can’t wait to make this this weekend!
These look amazing!! I can’t wait to try them out!
I usually find the taste of mojito’s too strong but I think that the simple syrup and the melon would make this perfect for me to try. Thanks for sharing!
I would love it if you would share this on my weekly link party : )
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Erin – these look so good! Featuring you at Family Fun Friday – http://www.happyandblessedhome.com/mothers-day-treats-family-fun-friday/
I love, love, love my Ninja, but I can see now I haven’t been putting it to full use, lol! Maybe cocktails on the deck are in order!!
Sorry I didn’t get a chance to comment right after you posted to Throwback Thursday last week,
Mollie
Whenever I purchase a not so sweet melon I like to make smoothies or drinks with it. My not so sweet cantaloupe was perfect for this recipe and I also love mojitos! Thanks! Enjoying the last days of summer! Kaye P.S. I also like single serving cocktail recipes!