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Refreshing Watermelon Mint Mojito Punch

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A quick and easy summer punch combining sweet watermelon, fresh mint, lime juice, rum, and sparkling water for a refreshing and crowd-pleasing drink perfect for backyard parties.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups cubed seedless watermelon, seeds removed
  • 1 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves, washed
  • 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 4–5 limes)
  • 1 cup white rum (optional, omit for non-alcoholic version)
  • 2 cups chilled sparkling water or club soda
  • 1/4 cup simple syrup (or to taste)
  • Ice cubes, plenty for serving and chilling
  • Optional: fresh lime slices and extra mint sprigs for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cut about 6 cups of seedless watermelon into chunks, removing any seeds.
  2. Place the watermelon chunks in a blender and pulse until smooth, about 30-45 seconds.
  3. Pour the blended watermelon through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a large bowl or pitcher, pressing out as much juice as possible and discarding the pulp.
  4. In your serving pitcher or punch bowl, add the fresh mint leaves and gently muddle with a muddler or the back of a wooden spoon for 10-15 seconds until fragrant, avoiding over-muddling.
  5. Add 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice and 1/4 cup simple syrup to the pitcher and stir gently to combine. Adjust sweetness if needed.
  6. Stir in 1 cup white rum (or omit for non-alcoholic version).
  7. Just before serving, add 2 cups chilled sparkling water or club soda and stir gently to preserve the fizz.
  8. Serve over plenty of ice cubes, garnished with lime slices and mint sprigs. Enjoy immediately.

Notes

Chill watermelon before blending or use frozen watermelon cubes to keep punch extra cold without diluting. Avoid over-muddling mint to prevent bitterness. Prepare watermelon juice base up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerate; add soda and ice just before serving to keep fizz.

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