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Sparkling Watermelon and Basil Mojitos

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 400 ml dark rum I used white rum
  • 2 tbsp caster sugar
  • 3 limes quartered plus extra slices to serve
  • 400 g watermelon peeled, roughly chopped, plus extra wedges to serve
  • 1/2 c loosely packed basil leaves plus extra sprigs to serve
  • ice cubes to serve
  • 2 c chilled mineral water

Method
 

  1. Place rum, 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 of the liquid as possible. Discard Solids.
  2. Transfer mojito to a 3L (12-cup) jug and half-fill with ice. Add mineral water and serve with extra lime slices, watermelon and basil sprigs.