Watermelon Mojitos (Ina Garten)

By AnneS

Ingredients

• 30 large mint leaves, coarsely torn by hand
• 3-4 thick slices of fresh watermelon
• 12 oz. light rum
• 1/2 cup simple syrup
• 6 Tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (3 limes)
• Mint sprigs and watermelon spears for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

Use mortar and pestle to mash mint leaves. Remove and discard the rind and seeds from the watermelon. Puree the melon in a food processor.

Put the mashed mint into a large pitcher with 2 cups pureed watermelon, the rum, simple syrup and lime juice, and stir to combine.

To serve: Place ice cubes in glasses and pour the mojito mixture into the glasses. Garnish with fresh mint sprigs and watermelon spears.