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Red Currant Mojito
Red Currant gives this refreshing Mojito a delightful tartness.
Course
Drinks
Cuisine
American
Prep Time
5
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
5
minutes
minutes
Total Time
10
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
Calories
214
kcal
Author
Colleen Milne
Ingredients
Red Currant Syrup
¼
cup
sugar
¼
cup
water
2
cups
red currants
For the Mojitos
2
cups
ice cubes
4
ounces
red currant syrup
juice of ½ lime
24
fresh mint leaves
plus one for garnish
8
ounces
white rum
16
ounces
club soda
Instructions
To make syrup, put sugar and water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is completely dissolved.
Add currants and continue to boil for 2 minutes.
Remove from heat and use a potato masher to crush any unbroken berries.
Allow it to cool completely. Strain and discard solids.
To make each mojito, in a 16- ounce mason jar, put all ingredients except club soda. Put a lid on the jar and shake vigorously.
Remove the lid, top with club soda, and garnish with a mint leaf and a sprig of red currant berries.
Serve immediately with a straw for sipping.
Nutrition
Calories:
214
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
21
g
|
Protein:
1
g
|
Sodium:
28
mg
|
Potassium:
188
mg
|
Fiber:
2
g
|
Sugar:
16
g
|
Vitamin A:
280
IU
|
Vitamin C:
24.8
mg
|
Calcium:
39
mg
|
Iron:
0.9
mg