Description
This refreshing Raspberry Mojito is a delightful twist on the classic cocktail. It combines the bright flavors of fresh mint and lime with the sweetness of raspberries and a touch of rum, all topped off with bubbly club soda.
Ingredients
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For the Raspberry Syrup:
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
For One Raspberry Mojito:
- 5 fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish
- 1 tablespoon Raspberry Syrup (from recipe above)
- 2 ounces (4 tablespoons) white rum
- 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) fresh lime juice
- Ice cubes
- Club soda, to top
- 2 fresh raspberries, for garnish
Instructions
1. Make the Raspberry Syrup:
- Combine Raspberries and Sugar: In a small saucepan, combine the fresh raspberries and granulated sugar, and water.
- Simmer: Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it comes to a simmer.
- Reduce: Continue to simmer for about 5 minutes, or until the raspberries have broken down and the mixture has thickened slightly.
- Cool: Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the syrup cool completely.
- Strain: Once cooled, strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the seeds. Discard the solids. You should have a smooth raspberry syrup. This syrup can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
2. Make the Raspberry Mojito:
- Muddle Mint: In a sturdy highball glass or cocktail shaker, gently muddle 5 fresh mint leaves. Do not over-muddle; you just want to bruise the leaves slightly to release their aroma, not tear them to shreds.
- Add Syrup, Rum, and Lime Juice: Add 1 tablespoon of the cooled raspberry syrup, the white rum, and the fresh lime juice to the glass with the muddled mint.
- Stir: Stir the mixture well to combine the flavors and allow the mint to infuse the drink.
- Add Ice: Fill the glass about 2/3 full with ice cubes.
- Top with Club Soda: Top off the glass with club soda.
- Garnish: Garnish with a few fresh mint leaves and 2 fresh raspberries.
- Serve Immediately.
Notes
- Raspberry Syrup: This recipe makes more raspberry syrup than you’ll need for one cocktail. Store the leftover syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. It’s delicious in other cocktails, on pancakes, or over ice cream.
- Mint: Use fresh mint for the best flavor. Gently muddle the mint to release its aroma without tearing it.
- Rum: Use a good-quality white rum.
- Lime Juice: Freshly squeezed lime juice is always best.
- Club Soda: Use chilled club soda.
- Sweetness: Adjust the amount of raspberry syrup to your preference.
- Serving Suggestions: enjoy