Watermelon Ginger Mojitos
A refreshing combination of ginger beer, mint, and watermelon infused with rum.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 5 sprigs fresh mint
- 8 cups seedless watermelon cubes
- 2 oz mint syrup
- 3 cups light rum
- 12 oz ginger beer
- 1/2 cup lime juice
Instructions
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Pour the water and sugar into a sauce pan and stir to mix.
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Add the fresh mint and continue stirring, using a wooden spoon to slightly mash the mint while doing so.
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Refrigerate until cool.
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Pour the mixture through a colander or sift to separate it from the mint.
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Blend the watermelon cubes in a blender until smooth and pour into the water and sugar mixture using a sift to remove the watermelon lumps.
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In a pitcher, add the mint syrup, the watermelon juice, rum, ginger beer, and lime juice. Stir and pour over ice. Garnish with a watermelon wedge.