Step-by-Step Method

Prepare the Honeydew

Start by dicing your honeydew melon into small cubes. If you want to make your drink extra smooth, you can blend the honeydew to create a puree. But, from my own personal experience, leaving a few chunks in there gives a nice texture to the drink.

Muddle the Mint and Honeydew

In a sturdy glass or cocktail shaker, add the diced honeydew and mint leaves. Use a muddler to gently crush them together. The goal is to release the mint's oils without completely smashing it. The honeydew will also release some of its juice.

Add Sweetener and Lime

Squeeze the juice from half a lime into the glass or shaker. Add the honey (or agave syrup for a vegan option) and stir it gently to mix with the muddled mint and honeydew. This gives your mojito its refreshing sweetness.

Add the Rum and Ice

Pour in the white rum and a handful of ice cubes. If you're making a non-alcoholic version for a fun girls' night mocktail, skip the rum and just add extra soda water in the next step.

Top with Soda Water

Top the mixture with soda water or club soda. Stir gently to combine everything.

Garnish and Serve

Garnish your Honeydew Mojito with a slice of lime and a sprig of mint on top. You can also add a few extra chunks of honeydew on a skewer for a cute, edible decoration!

Chill (Optional)

You can let the drink sit for 5 minutes in the fridge for an extra cool, refreshing sip.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

Calories: Approx. 170

Carbohydrates: 25g

Sugar: 22g

Fat: 0g

Protein: 1g

Fiber: 1g

Tips and Variations

For a mocktail: Omit the rum and replace it with sparkling water or flavored seltzer. You can add a splash of coconut water for an extra tropical twist.

Low-carb or sugar-free: Swap the honey with a sugar-free sweetener like stevia or monk fruit, and use a diet soda water.

More fruit flavor: If you want to intensify the honeydew flavor, blend extra honeydew to make a thicker puree.

Vegan-friendly: Use agave syrup instead of honey, which is a great plant-based alternative and still provides the sweetness you need for this drink.

Make it a frozen mojito: Blend the honeydew, ice, and rum to create a frozen version of the Honeydew Mojito. It's perfect for hot summer days!