Raspberry Rum Mojito
This recipe makes 1 servings
Nutritional Info |
|
|---|---|
| Per serving without garnish: about | - |
| cal | 148 |
| pro | 0 |
| total fat | 0 g |
| sat. fat | 0 g |
| carb | 14 g |
| fibre | 0 |
| chol | 0 mg |
| sodium | 14 mg |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 1 |
| iron | 3 |
| vit A | 1 |
| vit C | 10 |
| folate | 2 |
- Portion size: 1
Inspired by a traditional Cuban mojito, this unique and festive drink has a mildly fruity flavour with the addition of raspberry rum.
Ingredients
- 5 5large mint leafmint leaves
- 1/2 oz 1/2ozsimple syrup, (recipe at bottom of page)
- juice of half a LimeLimes
- 1-1/2 oz 1-1/2ozraspberry rum
- 2 oz 2ozsoda water
- Raspberries
- Mint sprigs
Preparation
Fill cocktail shaker with ice. Add mint, simple syrup and lime juice; muddle until leaves are bruised and fragrant. Add rum; shake vigorously to blend and chill. Pour into highball glass; stir in soda water. Garnish with raspberries and mint sprigs.
Watch the Canadian Living Test Kitchen demonstrate how to properly muddle a mojito for a better-tasting cocktail >>
Additional information :
Simple Syrup
A sugar syrup for sweetening drinks that mixes better than sugar.
To make: In measuring cup, whisk together 1 cup (250 mL) each boiling water and granulated sugar until clear and sugar is dissolved.
Makes 1-1/2 cups (375 mL).
Source : Canadian Living Magazine: December 2005
