MOJITO DE MENTHA

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Friends of ours made these for us as the prelude to a hot summer evening, and with one drink, this became our favorite new cocktail! Very fresh and light and a great way to use the mint from your garden. (From the cookbook, Viva la Vida by Rafael Palomino.)

Provided by Claire de Luna

Categories     Beverages

Time 3m

Yield 1 tall glass

Number Of Ingredients 7

10 leaves of fresh mint
2 limes, juice of
1/3 cup water
2 tablespoons superfine sugar, to taste
1 cup crushed ice
1 1/2 ounces light rum
Sprite or 7-Up soda

Steps:

  • Tear mint leaves in half and put in cocktail shaker.
  • Using a pestle or the end of a wooden spoon, mash the leaves until bruised and crushed.
  • Add all the remaining ingredients except soda.
  • Cover the shaker and shake briskly.
  • Pour into a tall glass and top off with Sprite or 7-up.
  • Stir once, garnish with a mint sprig and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.8, Fat 0.1, Sodium 11.9, Carbohydrate 32.6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 26.6, Protein 0.4

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