Watermelon Mojito a La Lee

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: 15 mins
• 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.