Summer Just Got Better With These Watermelon Mojitos

Mojitos are always a good idea. We love the citrus buzz of the traditional Cuban cocktail, but if you have the option to give it a summer spin with watermelon, why on Earth not?!

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Ingredients:

• 2 thick slices fresh watermelon
• 6 ounces light rum
• ¼ cup simple syrup
• 3 limes, juiced
• 15 fresh mint leaves, coarsely torn by hand

Instructions:

1. Cut the watermelon into cubes and place in a food processor. Purée until smooth. 
2. Use a mortar and pestle to mash the mint leaves and put them in a pitcher.
3. Add the puréed watermelon, rum, syrup, and lime juice. 
4. Serve over ice and garnish with extra mint leaves.