Watermelon Mojito

By SippitySup

This watermelon variation on a classic Cuban mojito is cool enough for the hottest summer days.

Ingredients

• 30 fresh mint leaves, torn
• 4 thick slices fresh watermelon, separated
• 12 ounces light rum
• 1/2 cup simple syrup
• 6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
• Sprigs of mint, slices of lime and wedges of watermelon, for serving

Preparation

Step 1

Muddle the mint leaves in the bottom of a large pitcher. Remove the rinds and seeds of the watermelon. Put the fruit into a food processor fitted with the steel blade and puree. Pour 2 cups of pureed watermelon into the pitcher with the mint. Add the the rum, simple syrup, and lime juice and stir to combine.

Place ice cubes in 6 glasses and pour the mojito mixture into the glasses. Garnish with sprigs of fresh mint. lime slices and wedges of watermelon. Serve.