Watermelon Mojitos

Watermelon Mojitos
Serves 6
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Prep Time
10 min
Total Time
10 min
Prep Time
10 min
Total Time
10 min
Ingredients
  1. 30 large fresh mint leaves, coarsely torn by hand
  2. 3 to 4 thick slices fresh watermelon
  3. 12 ounces light rum, such as Bacardi
  4. 1/2 cup simple syrup
  5. 6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (3 limes)
  6. Sprigs of mint and spears of watermelon, for serving
Instructions
  1. Use a mortar and pestle to mash the mint leaves. Remove and discard the rind and seeds of the watermelon. Put the fruit into a food processor fitted with the steel blade and puree. Put the mashed mint into a large pitcher with 2 cups of pureed watermelon, the rum, simple syrup, and lime juice and stir to combine. Pour the mixture into a pitcher for serving.
  2. Place ice cubes in 6 glasses and pour the mojito mixture into the glasses. Garnish with sprigs of fresh mint and spears of watermelon. Serve ice cold.
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