Watermelon Mojitos (Ina Garten) |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Ingredients:
30 large fresh mint leaves, coarsely torn by hand |
3 to 4 thick slices fresh watermelon |
12 ounces light rum, such as bacardi |
1/2 cup simple syrup |
6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (3 limes) |
sprigs of mint and spears of watermelon, for serving |
Directions:
1. Use a mortar and pestle to mash the mint leaves. Remove and discard the rind and seeds of the watermelon. Put the fruit into a food processor fitted with the steel blade and puree. 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. Pour the mixture into a pitcher for serving.
2. Place ice cubes in 6 glasses and pour the mojito mixture into the glasses. Garnish with sprigs of fresh mint and spears of watermelon. Serve ice cold.
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