Watermelon Mojito

Ingredients

• 4 lime wedges
• 5 mint leaves
• 1 tablespoon minted simple syrup
• Ice
• 1 1/2 tablespoons watermelon puree
• 3 ounces light rum
• Splash club soda or ginger ale
• Watermelon wedge or mint leaves, for garnish

Directions

Optional: Rim the glass with a mixture of equal parts sugar, salt and pepper

Muddle limes, mint and syrup in a bar mixing shaker. Add ice and then watermelon puree and light rum. Shake vigorously. Pour into a highball or Collins glass, top with club soda or ginger ale. Garnish with a wedge of watermelon and fresh mint.

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