• Muddle the Mint and Lime: In a sturdy glass or cocktail shaker, add 8 mint leaves, the juice of 1 lime, and 1 teaspoon of sugar. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently mash the mint leaves and lime juice together. This releases the mint's essential oils and helps dissolve the sugar.
• Prepare the Watermelon Juice: Add the watermelon cubes to your blender and blend until smooth. Pour the juice through a strainer to remove the pulp. There should be about 6 or 8 ounces of juice.
• Add Watermelon Juice: Pour 6 oz of the fresh juice into a bowl with the muddled mint and lime mixture. Stir well to combine.
• Incorporate the Rum: Add 3 oz of white rum to the mixture. Stir to combine all the ingredients thoroughly.
• Add Ice and Mix: Divide the mixture between two glasses with ice cubes. Should fill the glasses about 3/4 full.
• Top with Soda: Top off with 3 oz of lemon-lime soda (or club soda or sparkling water) to add a refreshing fizz.
• Garnish and Serve: Garnish the drink with lime wedges and a few additional mint leaves for a fresh, decorative touch. Serve immediately and enjoy your Juicy Watermelon Mojito Cooler!

Party Pitcher Instructions

• Add the watermelon cubes to a blender and blend until completely smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve if you prefer a smoother drink.
• Place the mint leaves, lime juice, and sugar in the bottom of a large pitcher. Gently muddle the mint to release its flavor and aroma.
• Pour the watermelon juice into the pitcher and stir well to combine with the mint mixture.
• Add the white rum and stir until everything is evenly mixed.
• Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Just before serving, add the lemon-lime soda, club soda, or sparkling water and stir gently.
• Fill glasses with ice and pour the watermelon mojito over the ice.
• Garnish each glass with a lime wedge and fresh mint leaves before serving.