Post by Loupy on May 6, 2016 21:33:44 GMT -7
BLUEBERRY MOJITOS
From: Sara Welch @ realhousemoms.com/
These blueberry mojitos are a light and refreshing cocktail to cool off with on a hot day. This recipe takes the classic mojito and adds a fruity twist to it by adding fresh blueberries for a fun and unique version of the classic drink.
Serves: 4 drinks
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup fresh blueberries, plus more for garnish
1 lime, halved lengthwise and sliced
12 mint leaves, plus 4 mint sprigs for garnish
1 and 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons sugar
6 ounces of white rum
1 and 1/2 cups sparkling water
Ice
INSTRUCTIONS
For each drink:
In a highball glass, use a muddler (can also use a fork) to crush 2 tablespoons of blueberries, 1 lime slice, 2 teaspoons of sugar and 3 mint leaves.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, add the rum and shake for 30 seconds.
Pour the rum into the glass and top with approximately 1/3 cup sparkling water, 1 and 1/2 teaspoons lime juice and additional ice cubes.
Repeat with remaining ingredients to make 4 drinks
Garnish with additional blueberries, mint sprigs and lime wedges if desired.
From: Sara Welch @ realhousemoms.com/
These blueberry mojitos are a light and refreshing cocktail to cool off with on a hot day. This recipe takes the classic mojito and adds a fruity twist to it by adding fresh blueberries for a fun and unique version of the classic drink.
Serves: 4 drinks
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup fresh blueberries, plus more for garnish
1 lime, halved lengthwise and sliced
12 mint leaves, plus 4 mint sprigs for garnish
1 and 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons sugar
6 ounces of white rum
1 and 1/2 cups sparkling water
Ice
INSTRUCTIONS
For each drink:
In a highball glass, use a muddler (can also use a fork) to crush 2 tablespoons of blueberries, 1 lime slice, 2 teaspoons of sugar and 3 mint leaves.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, add the rum and shake for 30 seconds.
Pour the rum into the glass and top with approximately 1/3 cup sparkling water, 1 and 1/2 teaspoons lime juice and additional ice cubes.
Repeat with remaining ingredients to make 4 drinks
Garnish with additional blueberries, mint sprigs and lime wedges if desired.
