Celebrate National Mojito day on July 11th with this refreshing Raspberry Mojito recipe!
Ingredients
1/2 cup raspberry puree
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
1 lime, sliced in wedges
4 ounces white rum
4 ounces chilled club soda
Raspberry Puree, makes 2 cups
½ cup raspberries
1 1/2 cups water
3/4 cup sugar
pinch of kosher salt
ice cubes
mint leaves and fresh raspberries for garnish
Directions
For the Raspberry Puree:
In a small pan, add the Raspberries, water, sugar and salt. Cook for 3-5 minutes until thickened. Add to the jar of a blender and puree until smooth. Chill. (You can strain the seeds if desired).
For the Mojito:
In the bottom of a heavy drinking glass, combine the mint and lime wedges, using a muddler to smash them all together and release some of the mint. Add ice cubes, the raspberry puree, rum and club soda and stir to combine. Serve immediately.
Recipe and image credit: Heather Christo
