Best Grapefruit Mojitos Recipes
GRAPEFRUIT "MOJITO"
Steps:
- Muddle the agave, mint and lime juice in the bottom of a cocktail shaker with the end of a wooden spoon. Add the vodka and grapefruit juice and then fill it three-quarters of the way full with ice. Shake until it is very cold, then evenly divide between two glasses filled with ice. Top with the sparkling water or champagne to taste.
GRAPEFRUIT MOJITOS
Just when you thought this classic rum and mint cocktail couldn't get any better - grapefruit juice adds a sunshine tang
Provided by Cassie Best
Categories Cocktails
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Put the grapefruit juice, most of the mint and the sugar in a large jug. Crush the ingredients together with the end of a rolling pin to release the flavour from the mint and dissolve the sugar. Add the rum, mix well and top up with soda water and ice. Add the sliced grapefruit and remaining mint before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Carbohydrate 25 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 18 grams sugar, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium
GRAPEFRUIT-AND-MINT MOJITO
A simple mint syrup takes the place of crushed leaves in this grapefruit-mint mojito. Be sure to add fresh sprigs on top for a dash of color and heady aroma. Tall, slender glasses and long stirring sticks impart a modern elegance.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Drink Recipes Cocktail Recipes
Yield Makes 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring sugar and water to a boil in a small saucepan. Remove from heat, and add mint leaves. Let steep 10 minutes. Strain through a fine sieve into a small bowl, and discard mint. Let cool.
- Using a vegetable peeler, remove zest from grapefruit in long, wide strips. Place in a large glass, and add rum. Cover, and let stand for 30 minutes. Strain through a fine sieve intoa large glass measure, and discard zest.
- Cut away remaining pith from grapefruit. Cut between membranes to release segments. For each drink, place 2 to 3 segments in a glass. Top with 3/4 cup ice. Stir 3 tablespoons infused rum, 2 tablespoons mint syrup, and 1/4 cup seltzer in a glass measure, and pour over ice. Garnish with mint sprigs.
PINK GRAPEFRUIT MOJITO
From a mixologist who said his favorite dessert, the grapefruit granita, was the inspiration for creating a grapefruit version of the classic Cuban cocktail Mojito. He first prepares a grapefruit granita dessert to use for the citrus flavoring in this cocktail. He said you can achieve the same results by using grapefruit juice,...
Provided by Vickie Parks
Categories Cocktails
Time 2m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Rub the lime wedge across the rim of a large (8-oz size) old-fashioned glass. Dip the rim in the sugar.
- 2. Tear mint leaves and place in the bottom of the old-fashioned glass. Add grapefruit zest (if using) and simple syrup, and muddle the mint leaves, to release the mint flavoring. Add ice cubes to the glass.
- 3. Gently pour in rum and pink grapefruit juice over the ice (being careful not to knock any of the sugar off the rim). Top off with a few splashes of club soda. Stir gently to blend the flavors.
- 4. Garnish with a fresh grapefruit segment, and serve immediately.
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