Icy Spicy Thai Watermelon Mojito

Syrup:

• 20 each mint leaves, torn into thirds
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/4 cup ginger, cut into thin strips
• 1/2 tsp. sea salt
• 1/4 cup lime juice, freshly squeezed

Mixed Drink:

• 16 each mint leaves
• 1 each lime, cut into 8 wedges
• 6 cups watermelon, red seedless, pureed but not strained
• 1-2 each Thai chili, cut into thin rings, seeds discarded of 1/4 tsp. cayenne (to taste)
• 8 oz. light rum
• 2 oz. watermelon mint infused vodka, either house-made or store-bough, such as Smirnoff Zero Sugar Infusions Watermelon & Mint
• 8 drops angostura bitters
• 6 cups ice
• 1 cup club soda or citrus infused tonic

Garnishes:

• 4 each watermelon, cut into 1" cubes
• 4 each skewers, 6"
• 4 each mint sprigs