Watermelon Julep | Saveur

Name: Watermelon Julep | Saveur
Ingredients: 1½ cup lightly packed mint leaves, plus more for garnish; ¼ cup honey, agave syrup, or sugar; 3 oz. watermelon agua fresca; 2 oz. white rum; ¾ oz. fresh lime juice; ½ oz. fresh orange juice; ½ oz. mint syrup (from above); ¼ oz. Cointreau, or triple sec

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1½ cup lightly packed mint leaves, plus more for garnish¼ cup honey, agave syrup, or sugar3 oz. watermelon agua fresca2 oz. white rum¾ oz. fresh lime juice½ oz. fresh orange juice½ oz. mint syrup (from above)¼ oz. Cointreau, or triple sec

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Step 1

Make the mint syrup: In a small pot set over medium heat, bring 1 cup of water, the honey, and mint leaves to a boil. Turn the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and let steep for at least 1 hour. Using a fine-mesh sieve, strain the syrup into an airtight container. (Leftover syrup can be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.)

Step 2

Make the cocktail: Fill a tall glass with ice. Pour in the agua fresca, rum, lime juice, orange juice, mint syrup, and Cointreau. Using a swizzle stick or spoon, stir well. Garnish with mint leaves.