Watermelon Mojito Popsicle Recipe

For 21+, beat the summer heat with these irresistible Watermelon Mojito Popsicles! The ultimate easy frozen dessert recipe that’s as refreshing as it is impressive. Bursting with the sweet, juicy flavor of fresh seedless watermelon, bright mint, and a squeeze of zesty lime, these homemade popsicles bring all the classic mojito vibes you love into a fun, frozen treat the whole crowd will rave about. What sets this summer popsicle recipe apart is the addition of a Rodelle Gourmet Vanilla Bean, split and scraped right into the blend. The warm, aromatic depth of real Madagascar vanilla rounds out the bold fruit and citrus flavors beautifully, a small but game-changing touch that elevates this easy frozen dessert. Btw, if you don’t have a vanilla bean around, 1tsp Rodell Vanilla Extract or Rodelle Vanilla Paste will work too!

With just a handful of fresh ingredients, watermelon, mint leaves, fresh lime juice, light rum, a splash of club soda, and Rodelle’s premium vanilla bean, this recipe comes together in minutes. Simply blend, pour into popsicle molds, freeze for about two hours, and you’ve got a show-stopping summer treat that’s great for backyard barbecues, pool parties, or a well-deserved weekday indulgence.

Whether you’re searching for easy summer dessert recipes, creative frozen cocktail ideas, or a crowd-pleasing treat for warm-weather entertaining, these Watermelon Mojito Popsicles check every box. They’re light, fruity, naturally vibrant in color, and finished with the unmistakable quality that only a real vanilla bean can deliver.

  • Easy
  • 120 mins
  • 10 servings
Watermelon mojito popsicles on ice filled tray
Ingredients
  • 3 ½ cups cubed seedless watermelon
  • ½ cup fresh mint leaves, divided
  • 3 tablespoons sugar water (or Agave)
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 Rodelle Vanilla Bean, split and scraped
  • 4 ounces light rum
  • ½ cup club soda
  • Popsicle or lollipop sticks
Uses
Directions
  1. Combine the watermelon, all but 12 of the mint leaves, sugar water, lime juice, and Rodelle Vanilla Bean, split and scraped in a blender.
  2. Blend on medium-high speed until watermelon is mostly liquid and mint leaves finely chopped.
  3. Add the rum and club soda and pulse for 2 to 3 seconds.
  4. Place a mint leaf in the bottom of each of the popsicle tray cups then put popsicle stick into each. Pour in the mojito mix about ¾ full. Freeze until frozen (about 2 hours).
  5. To remove, dip the popsicle trays, up to the opening, into a bath of cool water for about 10 seconds or until the popsicles loosen from the cups.
  6. Gently remove and serve.