How about a fruit mojito? [Recipe]

May 31, 2015 7:49 PM

After helping you become a certified bartender with our DIY tips on how to make healthy drinks, you are definitely ready to try one.

Fruit mojito

After helping you become a certified bartender with our DIY tips on how to make healthy drinks, you are definitely ready to try one.

These cocktails are easy to make and can give you just the right amount of buzz.

A fruit Mojito is made using a classic mojito so we are going to put you through the making of both.

Here's what you need to make both a classic and fruit mojito.

Ingredients for a classic mojito

12 Fresh mint leaves

Juice of half a lime

1 Tablespoon of simple syrup

Ice cubes

1 ½ ounces of light rum

¾ cup seltzer

Garnish: Lime wedge

Ingredients for a fruit mojito

¼ cup fresh or thawed frozen fruit

Glass of classic mojito

Ice cubes

1 ½ ounces of light rum

¾ cup seltzer

Method

For a classic mojito:

In the bottom of a glass, muddle 12 fresh mint leaves, the juice of ½ lime, and 1 tablespoon simple syrup. Add a few ice cubes and pour in 1 ½ ounces (one shot) of light rum and ¾ cup seltzer. Garnish with a lime wedge.

For a fruit mojito

Prep a classic mojito, but before pouring in the rum and soda, muddle in ¼ cup fresh or thawed frozen fruit like strawberry, blueberry, mango, or kiwi in the bottom of the glass. Top with ice, rum, and seltzer.

Garnish as desired!

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