Spiced Melon Mojito

From Self magazine.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup of fresh mint, chopped, plus
• 8  sprigs of fresh mint, for garnish
• 2  limes, quartered
• 2  tablespoons  superfine sugar
• 3  cups  cubed cantaloupe, pureed with
• 1⁄2 cup sparkling water
• 1 1⁄2 cups dark rum
• 2  cups  ice cubes

Directions

1. In a large plastic pitcher with a lid, muddle (smash together with a muddler or wooden spoon) mint, limes and sugar.
2. Stir in cantaloupe puree and 1/4 cup water.
3. Add rum and ice cubes; cover and shake.
4. Pour through a strainger into 8 chilled glasses and garnish each with a mint sprig.