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Post by Loupy on Apr 30, 2012 19:49:01 GMT -7
Mojito Fresco From: Fitness Magazine online
The popular Cuban cocktail's combination of sweetness, citrus, and refreshing mint is the best way to fend off the summer heat wave. Prep: 20 minutes Chill: 1 hour
Makes: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 large limes, cut into pieces (reserve one piece) 2 cups water 2/3 cup sugar 2 cups water 1/4 to 1/2 cup light rum Sugar 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves Ice cubes Quartered limes and/or mint leaves (optional)
Instructions: 1. In a blender combine lime pieces, 2 cups water, and 2/3 cup sugar. Cover and blend about 30 seconds or until limes are chopped; do not puree. Strain through a sieve into a large pitcher. Mix in 2 cups additional water. Cover and chill for 1 to 12 hours. 2. Stir rum into lime mixture. Moisten the rims of 8 glasses with the reserved lime piece; dip rims in sugar. Divide mint among glasses. Use a wooden spoon to press mint into the bottom of each glass; press firmly to release flavor. Fill glasses with ice cubes. Pour chilled lime mixture over ice and mint leaves. If desired, add extra quartered limes and/or mint leaves.
Nutrition Information 95 calories 21g carbohydrate 1g fiber
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