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Watermelon Mojito The Mojito was also invented in Cuba. Makes 6 WHAT YOU WILL NEED ½ cup water ½ cup sugar 30 large fresh mint leaves 2 cups fresh cut watermelon, seeds removed 6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice 12 ounces Bayou Silver Rum Sprigs of mint for garnish HOW TO PREP In a small pot, bring ½ cup water and ½ cup of sugar to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and stir until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.  Use a mortar and pestle to mash the mint leaves. In a food processor, purée watermelon. Transfer to a pitcher, add mashed mint, simple syrup, lime juice and rum and stir to combine. Serve in a rock glass with ice. Garnish with fresh mint. Watermelon Daiquiri Makes 6 WHAT YOU WILL NEED 2½ pounds watermelon, seeded, cut into pieces, and frozen ½ cup lime juice, or to taste 3 tablespoons superfine granulated sugar 3 teaspoons Grand Marnier, Cointreau or other orange-flavored liqueur 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons Bayou Select Rum HOW TO PREP Freeze watermelon pieces in a single layer on a baking tray. In a blender, purée watermelon, lime juice, sugar, Grand Marnier and rum until smooth. Divide among 4 chilled glasses. Watermelon Strawberry Salad Makes 8 WHAT YOU WILL NEED 2 cups balsamic vinegar ¼ cup honey 1 head curly lettuce, torn, rinsed and dried 1 cup red leaf lettuce, torn, rinsed and dried 4 cups watermelon cubes (about 1-inch), seeds removed 1 cup strawberries, cut in half 1 pound small fresh mozzarella balls, pinched or cut in half 2 sprigs fresh mint, leaves only Rouses salt and pepper HOW TO PREP In a small pot, stir balsamic vinegar and honey to combine. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and reduce until mixture reaches a syrup-like consistency. Set aside and allow to completely cool. In a large bowl, arrange lettuce, watermelon, strawberries, mint and mozzarella. Drizzle with balsamic honey syrup and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Tales of the

Cocktail

O ne of our favorite events, Tales of the Cocktail, challenged bartenders around the world to create a frozen daiquiri, this year’s signature cocktail. The daiquiri may have been invented in Cuba, but there’s no doubt the Gulf Coast perfected it! This version features Gulf Coast grown watermelon, but you could substitute our exclusive Lori Anne Peaches. Tales of the Cocktail runs July 13 th through July 20 th . For tickets, visit www.talesofthecocktail.com.

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