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Raspberry Mojito Recipe

The Mojito originated in Cuba in the early part of the twentieth century, and Ernest Hemingway was an early fan of the elegant cocktail served at La Bodeguita del Medio in Havana. Raspberry Mojito picture

Summary

Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time6 Min

Ready In11 MinDifficulty LevelVery Easy

Health IndexHealthy++Servings1

CuisineCaribbeanCourseWine and Drink

TasteSweetFeelSmooth

SpecialityAphrodisiacsInterest GroupHealthy

Ingredients

8-12 fresh mint leaves

16-20 fresh red raspberries

1/8 cup lime juice

2-4 teaspoons Sugar Syrup

1/4 cup soda water

1 mint sprig

White Rum

1/4 oz grenadine

Directions

Carefully press mint leaves into the bottom of the glass with the back of a wooden spoon to release their oils (do not tear leaves).
Mix mint, crushed berries, lime juice and sugar syrup in a 12 oz. highball glass.
Fill glass with crushed ice (cubed ice will not work).
Stir well until the ice is reduced by 1/3 and then top with more crushed ice, stirring until the glass begins to frost on the outside.
Pour in soda water and stir again.
Rum and grenadine
Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint

Comments

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veg foodie says :

wow... I can kill for this drink anytime! really great... im slipping off to mojito heaven ;D Mojito is kind of my favorite too

Posted on: 28 May 2009 - 2:59am

The Tortilla Guy says :

"My Favorite in NYC is the Dinosaur BBQ in West Harlem they even sugar the glass !!! The Tortilla Guy"

Posted on: 25 May 2007 - 4:37am

Hyde Ray says :

The Mojito looks good. Whats ur favorite mojito spot Guy?

Posted on: 25 May 2007 - 1:13am

The Tortilla Guy says :

Hey Hyde so where is your favorite Mojito spot ? The Tortilla Guy

Posted on: 22 July 2007 - 2:21pm

The Tortilla Guy says :

I guess foodlover I need to learn this site a little better !!! Or maybe I just like Mojito's ? what do you think :) "The Tortilla Guy"

Posted on: 16 May 2007 - 5:59am

foodlover says :

Why did u write the name 2 times? are u having too much mojito Either write the English name for mojito or remove double name Make sure not to double drink and double date - just friendly advice.