Mojito Trio
Strawberry, Pineapple, Nectarine
I hate moving, but as life would have it, this is the seventh time I've moved in nine years.
The Readers Digest version: 1. Castle Rock, Colorado 2. Colorado Springs, Colorado 3. Castle Rock, Colorado 4. Parker, Colorado 5. Sanibel Island, Florida 6. Conifer, Colorado 7. Superior, Colorado! WHEW!!The past month has been filled with packing, unpacking, piles of boxes and paper, mopping, cleaning, dry, chapped hands, too much fast food, and hundreds of miles hither and yon! I realized I was about three-quarters of the way unpacked, so I decided to get my drink on by making a trio of Mojitos! I can't think of a better way to relax than the crisp, sweet flavor of a Mojito. OK, maybe three mojitos!
Mojito Recipe
Ingredients
- Mojito Recipe
- Makes 1 - 8-ounce cocktail
- 5-6 mint leaves
- 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 2 ounces white rum
- 1 heaping tablespoon fruit puree
- 2 ounces club soda
- crushed ice
- Basic Fruit Puree Recipe
- 2 cups fruit of choice chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1-2 mint leaves
Instructions
- In separate batches, heat [specific fruit], mint, and sugar on medium-high heat until the fruit is soft. Do not add water. Mash the fruit with a spoon or, in the case of pineapple, blend in a Cuisinart until smooth. Softer fruit does not need to be pureed.
- Puree Method
- In a cocktail shaker, squeeze lime over mint leaves, muddle with a wooden spoon, add sugar, fruit puree, and rum, and blend to combine. Fill the shaker with ice, place the lid firmly on top, and shake the drink several times. Pour the mixture into the cocktail glass, leaving headspace, and fill to the rim with club soda. Garnish with fruit, lime wedges, and mint leaves.
Freeze leftover fruit puree in ice cube trays, remove frozen cubes, and store in a plastic resealable baggie for up to one month.
Each flavor was delicious, refreshing, and relaxing! I needed no help polishing off my Trio of Mojitos! CHEERS!
kitchen flavours
Wish I could join you in a glass of this delicious looking drink! And after that, help you with your packing! Wow! You have moved seven times? Hope everything goes well and smooth as planned, Rebecka!
Shirley Tay
Gosh, these are some gorgeous looking cocktail! Any left for me, dear? Hahaha!