Sparkling Watermelon Mojito
INGREDIENTs
400ml dark rum
2 tbs caster sugar
3 limes, quartered, plus extra slices, to serve
400g watermelon, peeled, roughly chopped, plus extra wedges to serve
1/2 cup loosely packed basil leaves, plus extra sprigs to serve
Ice cubes, to serve
2 cups (500ml) chilled mineral water or sparkling water
DIRECTIONs
Place rum, caster sugar, lime, watermelon and basil in a 2L (8-cup) jug, and using a small rolling pin, muddle ingredients until combined. Strain mixture through a fine sieve, extracting as much the liquid as possible. Discard solids.
Transfer mojito to a 3L (12-cup) jug and half-fill with ice. Add mineral water and garnish extra lime slices, watermelon and basil sprigs.