Watermelon Mojitos

Directions

1. 1
   Use a mortar and pestle to mash the mint leaves.
2. 2
   Remove and discard the rind and seeds of the watermelon.
3. 3
   Put the fruit into a food processor fitted with the steel blade and puree.
4. 4
   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.
5. 5
   Pour the mixture into a pitcher for serving.
6. 6
   Place ice cubes in 6 glasses and pour the mojito mixture into the glasses.
7. 7
   Garnish with sprigs of fresh mint and spears of watermelon.
8. 8
   Serve ice cold.