Watermelon Mojitos

Ingredients

• 30 large fresh mint leaves coarsely torn by hand
• 3-4 slice(s) fresh watermelon
• 12 ounce(s) light rum
• 1/2 cup(s) simple syrup
• 3 limes sqeezed,for 6 T

Preparation

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.