Watermelon Mojito a La Lee

Submitted by LeeDelaino

"traditionally you "muddle" the mint in the glass w/ice but i don't like having to use my teeth to strain the mint as i drink, so i make a mint syrup. if i had time, i would freeze the watermelon and skip the ice, or do both, but i think you can change it up for how you like a drink: blended or poured over ice."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1⁄2 cup chopped mint
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 -4 cups watermelon (opt. frozen)
• ice
• 1 pinch salt (optional)
• rum

directions

1. add chopped mint to water in a small pot and simmer until a strong flavour is released.
2. add the sugar and stir to dissolve.
3. allow to cool completely and strain.
4. in a blender mix the mint syrup together with frozen watermelon or watermelon and ice and rum. blend until smooth and serve with a sprig of mint to garnish.