CHAMPAGNE MOJITOS

Champagne Mojitos image

Provided by MarraMamba

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup water
1 1/2 cups packed mint leaves, plus
12 mint sprigs, for garnish
6 limes, cut into wedges
2 cups light rum
cracked ice
3 cups champagne or 3 cups sparkling wine

Steps:

In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water and cook over high heat just until the sugar has dissolved. Let cool to room temperature.
In a large pitcher, combine the sugar syrup with the mint leaves and lime wedges and muddle well with a wooden spoon. Add the rum and stir well. Strain the drink into another pitcher.
Fill tall glasses with cracked ice and pour in the drink, filling them about two-thirds full. Top with Champagne, garnish with the mint sprigs and serve.
MAKE AHEAD The mojitos can be prepared through Step 2. Refrigerate the mojitos in the pitcher overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 585.3, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 15.8, Carbohydrate 54.1, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 40.9, Protein 1.2