• 4 cups fresh watermelon, roughly cut into chunks (should yield about 2 cups of juice blended), plus small slices for garnish

• 1 cup mint leaves, plus more for garnish

• 6 limes, juiced, or enough for 1 cup (plus 1 lime sliced for garnish)

• 1 cup light rum

• 3/4 cup simple syrup

• Club soda, for topping

Place watermelon chunks into blender and blend until smooth. Strain watermelon juice into bowl, discarding the pulp.

To a pitcher, add mint leaves, lime juice, and simple syrup. Using a muddler or wooden spoon, gently muddle mint leaves for about 30 seconds. Add rum and lime slices. Stir well.

Serve over ice, topped with club soda, watermelon slice, and mint garnishes.