Watermelon Mojitos
Lissa Coffey
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Watermelon Mojitos from Barefoot Contessa How Easy Is That?
Serves 6 30 large fresh mint leaves 3 to 4 thick slices fresh watermelon 12 ounces light rum, such as Bacardi ½ cup simple syrup (see note) 6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (3 limes) Sprigs of mint and spears of watermelon, for serving |
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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.
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.
Note: to make simple syrup, put 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water in a small pan and simmer until the sugar dissolves. Chill. |