It's been hot around these parts lately. In fact some days feel like mother nature has entirely skipped spring and jumped right into summer. Not good when you've recently moved into a studio without central ac and no time to purchase a window ac unit! It's high priority on the weekend to-do list. Meanwhile, I'm in need of a seriously cool and refreshing beverage to beat this heat. Say no more... Key Lime Mojitos sound just right!
Key Lime Mojito- Recipe/Photo via Essentially Lilly & Martha Stewart
2 ½ cups light rum
¾ cup fresh lime juice
¾ cup fresh key lime juice
¾ to 1 cup confectioners' sugar
3 ¾ cups club soda
10 large sprigs fresh mint, about 4 to 6 leaves each
Crushed ice
Key lime wedges, for garnish
¾ cup fresh lime juice
¾ cup fresh key lime juice
¾ to 1 cup confectioners' sugar
3 ¾ cups club soda
10 large sprigs fresh mint, about 4 to 6 leaves each
Crushed ice
Key lime wedges, for garnish
Directions:
1. In a large pitcher, combine rum, lime juices, and sugar. Stir until sugar has dissolved. Stir in club soda.
2. Place mint springs in each of 10 glasses. Using the back of a spoon, crush mint leaves.
3. Add crushed ice to glasses. Divide rum mixture between glasses. Garnish with lime wedges. Serve immediately.
2. Place mint springs in each of 10 glasses. Using the back of a spoon, crush mint leaves.
3. Add crushed ice to glasses. Divide rum mixture between glasses. Garnish with lime wedges. Serve immediately.
Kimberly says
YES mojitos are my favorite! There's a bar near my apartment that serves coconut, blueberry, and raspberry mojitos. It's safe to say that when I go there I order one of each...
Jackie l Food.Wine.Fashion says
Mojitos - why do I always forget about mojitos? They are damn delicious. I already have Kiwi Margaritas and Bourbon & Gingers on the list for this weekend - but maybe I'll add these in too!
xo Jackie
Kelsey @ K&K Test Kitchen says
Ah, now I am going to have so much trouble deciding what to serve for Cinco de Mayo. These sound fantastic and so refreshing. May have to ditch my strawberry / pineapple sangria in favor of these.
jenscull says
all I can say is..... YUM!
Christmaskitty says
I hope you will invite me over soon to enjoy one of these at "frank's"
Chelsea says
Yum! This so so refreshing for Florida's humid weather this week.
xoxo,
Chelsea & The City
Alyssa//Runway Chef says
I didn't think a mojito could get better, but key lime?? Yes please!!
Chloe Moon says
Ooo Mojitos are my favorite drink! I will so be having one this weekend for Cinco de mayo! =)
Lisa says
I want to try this, the last time I had a mojito was in New Orleans.
Amanda @ Once Upon a Recipe says
Looks and sounds delicious! I love those little key limes!
Laura says
This mojito looks amazing! And the little umbrella add a lot of festive flair. Love! xoxo
Kristin says
You had me at key lime!