Watermelon Mojitos

From Ina Garten's How Easy Is That. Simple syrup is 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar heated in a small pan until sugar dissolves. Be sure to cool before adding to drink.

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 30  large fresh mint leaves, torn by hand
• 4  thick slices fresh watermelon
• 12  ounces light rum
• 1⁄2 cup  simple syrup
• 6  tablespoons  fresh squeezed lime juice
• 1  sprig mint (to garnish)

Directions

1. Use a mortar and pestle to smash mint leaves. Remove the rind and seeds from watermelon. Put fruit in a food processor fitted with the steel blade and puree. Put the mashed mint in a large pitcher with 2 cups of the watermelon puree, the rum, simple syrup, and lime juice. Stir to combine.
2. Put ice cubes in glasses, pour mojito mixture over, and garnish with mint.