Ingredients
- 4 cups watermelon rind removed and cut into cubes
- 1 bottle of Gin your favorite brand
- 2 limes cut in half
For Mint Simple Syrup
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves stems removed, roughly chopped
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
Instructions
To Make Fresh Watermelon Juice
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Place the watermelon cubes into a blender and puree. If you want the juice to be a little smoother, strain it through a fine sieve to remove the pulp.
To Make Mint Simple Syrup
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In a medium saucepan bring mint, water and sugar to a boil. Reduce heat and cook until sugar dissolves, stirring constantly. Pour syrup through a mesh strainer. Press mint with the back of a spoon to release all of the flavor. Let cool. Syrup can be refrigerated for 5 days.
Making the Cocktail
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Combine watermelon juice, gin, simple syrup and lime in glass. Stir, top with ice and add mint for garnish.