MINTY LIME COOLER (OR MOJITO)

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A tall cool one for a hot day which is good with Mexican and Southwest foods. To make a Mojito, just add rum. Recipe served at the Border Grill in Santa Monica, California.

Provided by lynnski LA

Categories     Beverages

Time 10m

Yield 2 coolers, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup lime juice, freshly squeezed
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup mint leaf, packed
12 ounces sparkling water, cold
lime slice (to garnish)
mint sprig (to garnish)
1 ounce rum

Steps:

  • Combine the lime juice, sugar and mint in a blender, and puree until smooth.
  • Fill 2 tall glasses halfway with ice cubes, then pour half the juice concentrate in each. For the mojito option, add one ounce of rum to each glass.
  • Top with sparkling water, garnish with lime and mint, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.8, Fat 0.1, Sodium 3.6, Carbohydrate 39.4, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 34.3, Protein 0.5

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