Food Recipes Honeydew Mojitos Melon meets mojitos in this delicious minty cocktail. By Julia Levy Julia Levy Julia Levy has been testing and developing recipes for over eight years. She has worked in the culinary arts since 2009 as a humble line cook and intern. In her 12-plus years in the food industry, she has held various positions such as prep cook, food runner, and test kitchen assistant. She began her recipe-developing career at Oxmoor House and currently creates recipes for Real Simple, among many others. Highlights: * Received her Bachelor's of Science in Culinary Nutrition from Johnson & Wales University * Received an Associate of Occupational Studies, Culinary Arts from The Culinary Institute of America * Published at Southern Living, HuffPost, New York Daily News, Health, Cooking Light, and more Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Published on July 15, 2021 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Victor Protasio Hands On Time: 15 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 4 A classic mojito gets a pretty, melony upgrade in this refreshing summer drink. You'll blend honeydew and then mix it with rum, mint, and lime juice. It needs less sugar than a classic mojito thanks to the sweet fruit. Just be sure to start with a ripe, juicy melon for maximum flavor. This recipe also makes for a dynamite mocktail; simply skip the rum and top the drinks with soda water. Ingredients 3 cups chopped honeydew melon (from 1 melon), plus thin melon wedges for garnish ¾ cup (6 oz.) white rum ¼ cup packed fresh mint leaves, plus sprigs for garnish 2 cups ice, preferably crushed, plus more for filling glasses ½ cup fresh lime juice (from 5 limes) 1 tablespoon plus 1 tsp. light agave nectar Directions Process chopped honeydew in a blender until smooth, about 20 seconds. Place rum and mint leaves in a large cocktail shaker. Muddle with the bottom of a wooden spoon or a muddler until mint starts to break down, about 1 minute. Add honeydew puree, ice, lime juice, and agave. Shake until chilled, about 15 seconds. Fill 4 glasses with more ice; strain honeydew mixture evenly into glasses. Garnish with mint sprigs and melon wedges. Print