Mojito Mania

Watermelon Sugar By Dan Searing, Spirits Specialist, DC / MD Brands: Ten To One Ingredients: • 1½ oz Ten to One White Rum • ¾ oz Cold Process Watermelon Syrup* • ¾ oz Fresh Lime Juice • 12 Fresh Mint Leaves • 1 Sprig of Mint for Garnish Directions: 1. Muddle mint leaves in a tall glass with lime juice and syrup, then add rum and crushed ice to fill half the glass. 2. Stir to dilute and chill, then add more crushed ice. 3. Top with chilled club soda and garnish with a mint sprig gently slapped before adding to release aroma. Cold Process Watermelon Syrup: 1. Cut watermelon into chunks and top with half the amount of white sugar (i.e. 16 oz of watermelon chunks topped with 8 oz sugar). 2. Toss or lightly muddle, then cover and refrigerate for 8 to 24 hours. 3. Strain and use within 7 to 10 days or add ½ oz rum or vodka per cup of syrup to preserve longer.