Here is a healthier alternative for the classic Cuban Mojito Cocktail drink. Mojitos are usually made with lime, white rum, sugar or simple syrup, mint and sparkling water. Fortunately for dieters, these cocktails have a relatively low alcohol content.
To keep this minty cocktail skinny and clean-ish I’ve replaced the white sugar or simple syrup with a simple combination of honey and water. Using organic rum makes it even better.
Here are the ingredients to make a Skinny Mojito Cocktail:
1/2 tbsp honey
3/4 tbsp water
12 mint leaves (or 3 drops of mint essential oil)
1.5 oz light rum
3/4 cup seltzer
1 oz lime juice
Follow these steps to make a Skinny Mojito Cocktail:
- In a small bowl, mix lime juice, honey, and water. Add mint leaves.
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Muddle the mint leaves in the liquid. Muddling is simply crushing or bruising the leaves to release their essential oils/flavors. You don’t want to chop them or shred them … this won’t get you the flavor. - Add ice to a glass. Pour mint mixture into glass and top with rum and seltzer.
- Garnish with a lime and mint sprigs.
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Source: Melissa Riker