MINT-CUCUMBER MOJITOS

Mint-Cucumber Mojitos image

This refreshing version of mint mojitos features a springtime kick of cucumber. We love these at special gatherings and summer barbeques. A pitcher of this can be made a few hours in advance--just add alcohol at serving time.

Provided by Wendy Morrow-Kelly

Categories Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Rum Drinks Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 lime, quartered
2 sprigs fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 slices cucumber
6 cubes ice, or as needed
2 ounces white rum (such as Bacardi®)
4 fluid ounces club soda

Steps:

Squeeze the lime quarters into a highball glass, and drop the limes into the glass. Add the mint leaves and sugar. Muddle well with the back of a spoon or with a muddler. Place the cucumber slices into the glass, and fill with ice cubes. Pour in the rum, then top off with club soda. Stir gently and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 8.8 mg, Sugar 13.2 g