MINTY PINEAPPLE RUM

Minty Pineapple Rum image

This delicious drink is a fabulous way to use fresh mint and celebrate summer. If the pineapple isn't overly ripe, add a bit more sugar. Save any leftover pineapple-mint syrup in an airtight glass container, or freeze the mixture in ice cube trays to use later. -Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

6 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 3 limes)
4 cups cubed fresh pineapple (1 inch)
40 fresh mint leaves
2/3 cup superfine sugar
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1-1/2 cups light rum
Ice cubes
7 cups club soda, chilled
GARNISH:
Fresh pineapple slices and additional fresh mint leaves

Steps:

Place the first 5 ingredients in a blender; cover and process until pureed. Transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. pitcher; stir in rum. Pour 1/3 cup mixture into each glass. Add ice; pour 1/2 cup soda over ice. Garnish with pineapple slices and additional mint leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 44mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.