Watermelon Mojitos

Ingredients

• 30 large mint leaves fresh
• 12 ounces rum light such as bacardi
• 6 tablespoons juice of lime freshly squeezed (3 limes)
• 1 Sprigs mint and spears of watermelon for serving
• 0.5 cup simple syrup glaze 
• 3 slices watermelon fresh thick

Equipment

• food processor
• mortar and pestle

Directions

1. Use a mortar and pestle to mash the mint leaves.
2. Remove and discard the rind and seeds of the watermelon.
3. Put the fruit into a food processor fitted with the steel blade and puree.
4. 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.
5. Pour the mixture into a pitcher for serving.
6. Place ice cubes in 6 glasses and pour the mojito mixture into the glasses.
7. Garnish with sprigs of fresh mint and spears of watermelon.
8. Serve ice cold.