Spiced Melon Mojito - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 cup of fresh mint, chopped, plus
8 sprigs of fresh mint, for garnish
2 limes, quartered
2 tablespoons superfine sugar
3 cups cubed cantaloupe, pureed with
1/2 cup sparkling water
1 1/2 cups dark rum
2 cups ice cubes

Preparation

In a large plastic pitcher with a lid, muddle (smash together with a muddler or wooden spoon) mint, limes and sugar.
Stir in cantaloupe puree and 1/4 cup water.
Add rum and ice cubes; cover and shake.
Pour through a strainger into 8 chilled glasses and garnish each with a mint sprig.