Grapefruit Mojito
By Paula Deen
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Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Grapefruit Mojito
- 3 cups ice cubes
- ¾ cup fresh grapefruit juice
- ½ cup mint simple syrup (recipe follows)
- 6 tablespoons (3 ounces) light rum
- 1 grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
- fresh mint leaves, for garnish
Mint Simple Syrup
- ½ cup water
- ⅓ cup sugar
- ¼ cup packed fresh mint leaves
Directions
Grapefruit Mojito
In a cocktail shaker, combine ice and next 4 ingredients. Shake vigorously for 20 to 30 seconds.
Divide mixture among 4 chilled glasses, and top each with 1⁄3 cup club soda. Garnish with mint, if desired. Serve immediately.
Mint Simple Syrup
In a small saucepan, bring water and sugar to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove from heat, add mint leaves, and let stand for 10 minutes.
Strain mixture into a small bowl through a fine mesh sieve, discarding solids. Cover and chill for 1 hour before using, or refrigerate for up to 5 days.