Watermelon Mojito Smash

9 ingredients
3 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 (5-inch) mint sprigs
  • 2 cups cubed seeded watermelon
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 2 large limes)
  • Ice cubes
  • 1 cup lime-flavored sparkling water, chilled
  • Mint sprigs (optional)
  • Lime slices (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine 1/2 cup water and sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, 1 minute or until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and stir in 2 (5-inch) mint sprigs. Cover and steep 15 minutes. Remove and discard mint. Cool mint syrup completely.
  2. 2
    Place watermelon in a blender; process until smooth. Strain watermelon mixture through a sieve into a bowl; discard solids. Stir in mint syrup and lime juice.
  3. 3
    Fill each of 2 glasses with ice cubes. Pour 3/4 cup watermelon mixture and 1/2 cup sparkling water over ice in each glass. Garnish with additional mint sprigs and lime slices, if desired.

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