Looking for a refreshing and sweet summer cocktail? This watermelon rum cocktail is the perfect way to cool off on a hot day. Made with fresh watermelon juice and a blend of limes and orange juice, this rum punch recipe is packed with fruity flavors that will transport you straight to paradise.

watermelon rum cocktail in a highball glass with lime slices and a striped straw.

This cocktail recipe is simple to make, and with its vibrant color and delicious flavors, it's sure to be a hit at your next summer gathering.

Make even more fun summer cocktails like our frozen margarita with triple sec or this refreshing spiked cherry lemonade spritzer.

Ingredients needed:

Ingredients for watermelon rum cocktail including white rum, orange juice, three limes, and a whole watermelon.

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Ingredient notes:

4 cups seedless watermelon
1 cup white rum
½ cup orange juice
¼ cup fresh-squeezed lime juice
Ice
Fresh watermelon slices and lime slices for garnish

Substitutions

Feel free to add other tropical flavors, such as pineapple juice or coconut rum, to make this refreshing drink. You can also serve it frozen if you prefer.

How to make a Watermelon Rum Cocktail

The combination of ripe watermelon and fresh lime juice creates a perfectly balanced punch that's both sweet and tangy, while the rum adds that tropical kick everyone loves. See the recipe card below for the full instructions.

Chunks of fresh watermelon placed in a blender, ready to be pureed.

Add Watermelon

Chop watermelon and add chunks to a blender.

White rum being poured into a blender filled with watermelon chunks.

Pour in Rum

Pour rum into the blender.

Squeeze Limes

Squeeze limes and add juice to the blender.

Orange juice being poured into the blender with watermelon and rum.

Pour in Orange Juice

Add the OJ to the blender.

Blended watermelon, rum, and orange juice mixture with a frothy texture in the blender.

Cover and Blend

Blend well, about 60 seconds, until smooth.

Pour into glasses and garnish with watermelon slices if desired.

Whether you're sipping it by the pool or sharing it at a BBQ, this watermelon rum cocktail is a crowd-pleaser you'll want to make again and again.

Watermelon rum cocktail in a glass with visible ice and fruit garnishes.

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Whether you're sipping it by the pool or sharing it at a BBQ, this watermelon rum cocktail is a crowd-pleaser you'll want to make again and again.

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Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 266 kcal

Ingredients

4 cups seedless watermelon
1 cup white rum
½ cup orange juice
¼ cup fresh squeezed lime juice
Ice
Fresh watermelon slices and lime slices for garnish

Instructions

In a blender, combine watermelon, rum, orange juice, and lime juice. Blend well, about 60 seconds, until smooth.
Pour into glasses and garnish with watermelon slices if desired.

Notes

To make watermelon juice without any pulp, blend the watermelon alone first, and strain through a fine mesh sieve. Return the juice to the blender, add other ingredients, and blend.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cocktailCalories: 266kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.04gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 394mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 999IUVitamin C: 64mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 0.5mg

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