Watermelon Mojito

From: Patricia Richards, Parasol Up, at Wynn, Las Vegas. Yield: 1 serving.

10-12 mint leaves

1 ¼ oz fresh lime juice

1 oz. rock candy syrup

1 ½ oz. Cruzan Light Rum

3/4 oz. Marie Brizard Watermelon

2 oz. fresh watermelon juice

splash of club soda

for garnish, mint sprig and lime wheel

In a mixing glass, muddle fresh mint leaves with lime juice (careful not to bruise the mint). Add remaining ingredients. Roll back and forth 2-3 times to combine. Drop contents of mixing glass into a highball glass. Add additional ice as needed. Garnish. Serve.

Garnish: A beautiful mint sprig and a lime wheel