Watermelon Plata Tequila Cocktail

• 6 cups seedless watermelon chunks
• 1/4 cup simple syrup*
• 2 limes, cut into chunks
• 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
• 1/2 cup lightly packed fresh mint leaves, plus sprigs for garnish
• 1 cup plata (silver) tequila
• Crushed ice

1. Puree the watermelon in a food processor until smooth.
2. Strain the juice into a bowl pressing on the pulp, then discard the solids.
3. Put the simple syrup, lime chunks, berries and mint in a pitcher and muddle until the berries are slightly crushed.
4. Add the tequila and watermelon juice and stir to combine.
5. Refrigerate until cold, at least 1 hour.
6. Serve over crushed ice, garnished with mint sprigs.
7. *Put a 1/2 cup of water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat.
8. Whisk in the sugar and cook until the sugar is completely dissolved.
9. Let cool.

seedless watermelon chunks, simple syrup, fresh blueberries, mint, plata

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/watermelon-plata-tequila-cocktail-recipe.html (may not work)