Mojitos
8
Points®
Total Time
10 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
Serves
8
Difficulty
Easy
This traditional Cuban cocktail is bright and refreshing, the perfect antidote to a sweltering summer day. We saved time by using frozen limeade for the base, but we’ve added freshly squeezed lime juice and mint leaves for an infusion of authentic flavor. It served over lots of ice and finished with seltzer for those refreshing bubbles. When choosing fresh mint, look for leaves that are bright green with crisp leaves and no signs of wilting. Note that peppermint has a bolder, more pungent flavor than milder-flavored spearmint. For a Rosy Mojito, swap thawed frozen cranberry juice concentrate for the limeade.
Ingredients
Frozen limeade concentrate
12 oz, thawed
Peppermint leaves
1 cup(s), fresh, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
Lime
3 medium, squeeze 2 Tbsp juice and cut 8 wedges for garnish
Ice cube
4 cup(s), crushed
Rum
8 fl oz, light-variety (white or silver rum; 1 cup)
Seltzer
16 fl oz, cold
