BLOOD ORANGE-CINNAMON MOJITO

Blood Orange-Cinnamon Mojito image

Provided by Food Network

Time 1h

Yield 1 serving; 1 cup cinnamon syrup

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup raw sugar, such as Sugar in the Raw
3 cinnamon sticks
8 to 10 fresh mint leaves, plus 1 sprig for garnish
3 lime wedges
2 cups ice
1 1/2 ounces white rum
1 ounce blood orange juice (about 1/2 blood orange), plus one slice for garnish
About 2 ounces chilled sparkling wine, such as Prosecco or Cava

Steps:

For the cinnamon syrup: Combine the sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. Add the cinnamon sticks and continue to simmer until the flavors are infused, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool, then strain and discard the cinnamon sticks. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
For the mojito: Add the mint, lime wedges and 1 ounce cinnamon syrup to a cocktail shaker and muddle. Fill with the ice, and add the rum and orange juice and shake briefly. Pour directly into a highball glass. Top off with the sparkling wine and stir briefly. Garnish with a mint sprig and blood orange slice.