Mojitos Recipe
When hosting a get-together, having a pitcher cocktail like this refreshing mint mojito recipe is a game-changer.
Servings: 6 drinks
Equipment
- Fine Mesh Sieve
Ingredients
For the Mint Simple Syrup
- 1 cup superfine sugar or granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- ⅔ cup fresh mint leaves (1 ounce), or use basil, rosemary, or even cilantro
For the Mojitos
- 2 cups white rum (16 ounces), substitute with gold rum or flavored rum or tequila, vodka, or gin
- 1 cup fresh lime juice (from 6-8 limes), or try lemon or grapefruit
- 2 cups club soda try lime or lemon-lime seltzer or soda
For Garnish
- fresh lime slices
- mint sprigs spearmint, apple mint, or peppermint
Instructions
For the Mint Simple Syrup
- In a small saucepan set over medium-high heat, bring the sugar, water, and mint leaves to a simmer. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then simmer for 3 more minutes without stirring.1 cup superfine sugar, 1 cup water, ⅔ cup fresh mint leaves
- Pour the simple syrup over a mesh strainer set over a larger bowl.
- Set the simple syrup in the refrigerator to cool for about 30 minutes.
For the Mojitos
- Once the simple syrup has cooled, pour it into a large pitcher and add the rum and lime juice and stir to combine.2 cups white rum, 1 cup fresh lime juice
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or up to 3 days.
For Serving
- When ready to serve, add the club soda and gently stir.2 cups club soda
- Pour into ice-filled glasses and garnish with lime slices and mint leaves (if desired).fresh lime slices, mint sprigs
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Notes
This recipe was adapted from Southern Living.
- Muddle a bit of fresh mint in the bottom of the cocktail glasses before serving to give these mojitos an even fresher taste!
Nutrition
Serving: 1drink | Calories: 327kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 22mg | Potassium: 78mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 221IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 0.3mg