MANGO AND SPEARMINT CHRISTMAS MOJITOS

Mango and Spearmint Christmas Mojitos image

Provided by Food Network

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups sugar
1 bunch fresh spearmint, stems removed
2 limes, sliced, plus 1 1/2 cups fresh lime juice
1 1/2 cups mango-infused rum
4 cups club soda
Frozen mango slices, for garnish

Steps:

For the simple syrup: Place the sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir the mixture constantly and cook until mixture is fully dissolved, about 5 minutes. (This recipe will make more than you need for the mojitos but the extra can be stored in the refrigerator and used for other beverages or to cook with.)
For the mojitos: Add mint leaves, sliced limes and 1 cup simple syrup to a large (48-ounce) pitcher. Muddle these ingredients together with a muddler or the back of a wooden spoon.
Add the rum, club soda and lime juice. Add ice and stir. Divide mixture among 8 glasses and garnish with slices of frozen mango.