Watermelon Mojito


Ingredients
  • 2 cups watermelon flesh
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 10 mint leaves, plus more for garnish
  • 4 oz white rum
  • 1 tsp agave syrup

Directions
In a blender, puree watermelon, fresh lime juice and mint until smooth. Strain into a measuring cup. Into two tipsy glasses (highball), add 2 oz rum and 1/2 tsp syrup into each glass, add ice and watermelon blend. Serve garnished with mint leaves.

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