Lime and Mint Mojito

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This is a great way to use some of the abundant mint from your herb garden. Mix the mint with sugar water and freeze in ice cube trays so you can have mojitos all winter or just add to your favorite tea.

Serves 6
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Drinking Time: As long as you are still in control!

Ingredients:

  • 3 ounce light rum
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 lime sliced into 8 slices
  • 3 ounces syrup water
  • 4 ounces club soda
  • 10 mint leaves, washed

    Instructions:

    Place mint, lime juice, syrup, and lime slices into a mixing glass and muddle until juices are combines and mint has released aroma. Add rum and shake with ice. Top with soda water and garnish with fresh mint sprigs and serve.

    Terri's Tips:

  • Add mango, strawberries, blackberries, or any other fruit that you like. The friut should be muddled slightly with the lime