Watermelon Mojitos

Serves 6

Ingredients

  • 30 large fresh mint leaves
  • 4 thick slices fresh watermelon, seeds and rind removed
  • 10 ounces Veleiro Blanco or Anejo
  • 1/2 cup simple syrup
  • 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (3 limes)
  • Sprigs of mint and spears of watermelon, for serving

Mixology

  1. Use a mortar and pestle to mash the mint leaves you can add a little sugar to help break up the leaves and get the oils from the mint extracted.
  2. Remove and discard the rind and seeds of the watermelon. Place the watermelon, rum, simple syrup and lime juice in a blender and blend until smooth. Stir to get the froth to go down.
  3. Put the mashed mint into a large pitcher and add in the watermelon mixture. Stir to combine the mint with the juice.

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