Twisty Watermelon-Minty Margaritas

TWISTY WATERMELON-MINTY MARGARITA
½ c. sugar
¼ t. salt
6 torn fresh mint sprigs
8 thin lime wedges
¾ c. boiling water
8 c. chopped fresh watermelon
1 c. Silver Tequila
½ c. fresh lime juice
Ice
¼ c. fresh mint leaves
8 thin lime wedges

1. Combine sugar, salt, 6 torn fresh mint sprigs, and 8 thin lime wedges in bowl.
2. Stir to combine. Let stand 10-15 minutes.
3. Pour boiling water over the mint mixture, stirring until sugar dissolves. Let stand another 10 minutes.
4. Strain mint mixture into a bowl, pressing on the solids. Discard solids.
5. Combine liquid, watermelon, tequila and lime juice in blender. Process until smooth.
6. Divide mixture among 8 ice-filled glasses.
7. Garnish with ¼ c. fresh mint leaves and 8 thin lime wedges.