Watermelon Mojitos

Name: Watermelon Mojitos
Ingredients: 14 cup agave nectar; 14 cup freshly squeezed lime juice; fresh mint leaves (a handful); 1 cup light rum; 12 cup aged rum (such as Mount Gay); 3 -4 chunks peeled seeded ripe watermelon; ice cube; club soda; watermelon, slices for garnish (or mint sprigs)

9 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

14 cup agave nectar
14 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
fresh mint leaves (a handful)
1 cup light rum
12 cup aged rum (such as Mount Gay)
3 -4 chunks peeled seeded ripe watermelon
ice cube
club soda
watermelon, slices for garnish (or mint sprigs)

Directions

1

The base: add the agave nectar, lime juice, and mint leaves to a large glass pitcher and lightly bruise the leaves with a wooden spoon or muddler.
2

Add both the rums.
3

For each drink: add the watermelon to a tall 8 oz glass and lightly mash with a wooden spoon or muddler.
4

Add a generous amount of ice, and fill the glass two-thirds full with mojito base.
5

Top off with club soda and garnish with a slice of watermelon and sprig of mint.