Description
Refreshing frozen Mojitos are great for a party. You can make them ahead of time and they get even frostier in the freezer!
Ingredients
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- 4 tablespoons simple syrup or agave nectar
- 6 tablespoons fresh lime juice (4-5 juicy limes)
- 12-14 mint leaves plus extra leaves or sprigs for garnish
- 4 ounces chilled white rum (1/2 cup)
- 2 cups of ice
- Lime slices, optional garnish
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Instructions
- Combine simple syrup, lime juice and mint in a blender. Pulse several times to combine.
- Add ice and rum and pulse until ice is finely crushed and mint is chopped into tiny flecks, giving the drink a light green hue. (see notes for make-ahead instructions)
- Pour into 2 glasses and garnish with mint sprigs and slices of lime.
Notes
- To make simple syrup, heat equal parts sugar and water until the sugar melts. Cool and store, covered tightly, in the fridge.
- Make-Ahead Instructions: Prepare frozen mojitos several hour ahead and store them in the freezer in airtight containers. Stir well before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: no cook
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican